From the date of notification till a new policy is notified valid for 5 years up to 2014 5 sale of power and tariff electricity generated from 8th. Even as msedcl is grappling with the revelations of the report of maharashtra electricity regulatory commissions mercs working group on agricultural power consumption, toi. Spread over 307,7 km 2 118,809 sq mi, it is bordered by the arabian sea to the west, the indian states of karnataka and goa. It was incorporated under the electricity regulatory commission act, 1998, of central act in august 1999. Bombay electricity duty act 1958 maharashtra judgments. Maharashtra electricity duty act, 2016 bombay high court.
Electricity act 2003 in respect of rural areas to be applicable. Electricity duty, electricity consumer, energy, licensee, new industrial undertaking. For authoritative text, please contact the relevant state department concerned or refer to the latest government publication or the gazette notification. In exercise of powers conferred by section 5a of the maharashtra electricity duty act xl of 1958, the government of maharashtra vide notification dated 19th january 2016 exempts the consumption of energy in respect of the class premises used by the said units mentioned below, from the payment of whole of the electricity duty payable. State assembly passes maharashtra electricity duty act. In order to promote balanced industrial development, promote sustainable economic growth and encourage setting up of new industrial units and thereby create substantial employment opportunities in the state, the government of maharashtra has issued the new industrial policy 20 vide gr no. Mahbil p0os5530 6r19 virft tcrqr srrteitut elttt 1p a. Provisions as respects payment of duty by persons who generate energy for their own use. In 2003, under section 82 of the electricity act the commission is continued as regulatory body in state.
So the best way to reduce this amount is to reduce the units consumed per month. Maharashtra electricity regulatory commission, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sections 61 and 62 of the electricity act, 2003 and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, has determined, by its multi year tariff order dated 3 november, 2016 in case no. The sezs, earmarked as duty free enclaves, have a relaxed and business friendly policy regime, aimed at promoting rapid industrial development and employment generation. It amends section 3 of the principal act to exempt from payment of electricity duty by i the government of maharashtra save in respect of premises used for residential purposes. Mantralaya, mumbai 400 032, dated the 30th january 2010. We at bijli bachao are trying to collect this information from various. Any person using this material should take their own. All other instruments are either chargeable under the indian stamp act e.
Dec 22, 2016 industries, energy and labour department madam cama marg, hutatma rajguru chowk, mantralaya, mumbai 400 032, dated the 21st october 2016. Notification under the maharashtra electricity duty act. In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section continue reading. The cabinet on tuesday approved the replacement of the maharashtra electricity duty act, 1958 with the maharashtra electricity duty act, 2016 to enable these consumers to be charged. Applicability the bombay stamp act applies to the entire state of maharashtra. Mh is a state in the western peninsular region of india occupying a substantial portion of the deccan plateau.
Maharashtra has an above average knowledge industry in india with the pune metropolitan area being the leading it hub in. Special economic zones policy doing business in maharashtra. An act to levy a duty on the consumption of electrical energy in uttar pradesh. Bombay electricity duty act 1958 maharashtra section 3. Regional committee will be established to monitor the overall progress of the policy and will be headed by the principal secretary of energy. By order and in the name of the governor of maharashtra, n.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the maharashtra electricity duty act, 2016 xxvi of 2016 hereinafter referred to as the said act, the government of maharashtra hereby exempts the consumption of energy in respect of any existing industrial. Now, therefore, with view to implementing the said policy, the governor, in exercise of the powers under subsection 4 of section 3 of the uttar pradesh electricity duty act 1952 u. Industries, energy and labour department madam cama marg, hutatma rajguru chowk, mantralaya, mumbai 400 032, dated the 21st october 2016. The tax is also different for different sectors and industries. Maharashtra state electricity distribution company limited. Information under section iv of rti act demand catered on 27042020. Schedule to the bombay electricity duty act, 1958 bom. Payment of arrears against electricity bills by municipal councilcorporation. All employees of the inspectorate dedicate ourselves to achieve excellence in all. We at bijli bachao want to help people in india to understand various components of their electricity bill. Maharashtra imposes electricity duty on consumption by. Truing up for fy 201617 and determination of tariff for fy 201819 gujarat electricity regulatory commission page 141 march 2018 annexure. It is hereby enacted in the thirtysixth year of the republic of india as follows 1. Maharashtra government has finalized its final renewable energy policy.
The bombay electricity duty act, 1958 act 40 of 1958 keywords. List of apios, pios and aa under right to information act 2005. Maharashtra electricity duty act, 2016 avantis regtech. Mar 03, 2018 100 percent electricity duty exemption to eligible msme units for eligible period. The bill, introduced by energy minister chandrashekhar bawankule, seeks to levy duty on power. With this article we would like to explain electricity duty or tax component that appears on the electricity bills. In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 3 and schedule a, b and c of the maharashtra electricity. Manufacturing enterprise as defined in the micro, small and medium enterprises development act, 2006 msmed act, 2006. Iii policy 2010cr 768ind2, dated 22nd february, 20. Amendment to bombay electricity duty gujarat rules 1986. Maharashtra electricity regulatory commission wikipedia. Tariff schedule tariff for supply of electricity at low tension, high tension, and extra high tension effective from 1st april, 2018 general 1. Bombay electricity duty rules, 1962 bare acts live. Under the section 3 of the uttar pradesh electricity act, 1952, the uttar pradesh government has the right to fix the rate of electricity duty on the consumption of different categories.
This document is being furnished to you for your information by prs. Leave and license agreementsamplecopyfor reference only registered as document no. An act further to amend the uttar pradesh electricity duty act, 1952. Thus taking energy efficiency measures or energy conservation measures will also reduce the electricity duty amounts on your electricity bills. This doing business in maharashtra 2015 guide has been prepared with the intention to. State govt to impose electricity duty on open access.
Whereas it is expedient to levy a duty on the consumption of electrical energy in u. Principal acts may or may not include subsequent amendments. Provision as respects payment of electricity duty by licensees. Apr 12, 2020 even as msedcl is grappling with the revelations of the report of maharashtra electricity regulatory commissions mercs working group on agricultural power consumption, toi has got hold of. Rules regulations notifications orders circulars statutory ordinance statutes. Msmed act was established to provide for facilitating the promotion and development and enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and. Electricity duty tax and duty on electricity bills. Maharashtra electricity regulatory commission merc was established by state government under section 14 of the electricity regulatory commission act, 1998 14 of 1998. Maharashtra state electricity distribution company.
Reconstitution of appellate authority under section 127 of ea 2003. The policy will be known as maharashtra renewable energy policy 2015. The maharashtra stamp act 2017 edition by sunil dighe key contents of the maharashtra stamp act 2017 edition bom. The maharashtra electricity duty act bill 2016 has been passed by state assembly on tuesday. In section 2 of the odisha electricity duty act, 1961 odisha act, 14. Maharashtra electricity regulatory commission merc was established by state government under section 14 of the electricity regulatory commission act. Xxvi of 2016, is hereby published under the authority of the governor. The maharashtra electricity regulatory commission, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sections 61 and 62 of the electricity act, 2003 and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, has determined, by its multi year tariff order dated 28 october, 2016 in case no. It is the secondmost populous state and thirdlargest state by area. That, subject to the condition of lock in period if any, if the licensee commits. In our previous articles we covered energy charges, fixed charges and connected load and fuel adjustment charges.
This acts provide for levying a duty on consumption of electrical energy in the state of maharashtra and for matters connected therewith or. The government of maharashtra has adopted the sez policy for developing special economic zones in the state. Only the instruments specified in the schedule i to the act are covered by this act. The cabinet sub committee under the chairmanship of the chief minister of maharashtra is having the power to sanction customized package of incentives and offer special extra incentives for the prestigious mega projects ultra mega project on a case to case basis. Electricity duty is applicable on the usage of electricity and the amount goes to the state government. Payment of arrears against electricity bills for water supply and street lights.
The bombay electricity duty act, 1958 keywords laws of india. Notification under the maharashtra tax on sale of electricity act 21. Notification under the maharashtra tax on sale of electricity act, 21. Revised rates of electricity duty notified by the gom wef sept. Maharashtra is the manufacturing hub for some of the largest public sector industries in india, including hindustan petroleum corporation, tata petrodyne and oil india ltd. Maharashtra renewable energy policy 2015 openaccess.
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