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The Jharkhand Green Energy Cess Act, 2021

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The Jharkhand Green Energy Cess Act, 2021 introduces a financial levy to support green energy initiatives within the state. By imposing a Green Energy cess on the consumption or generation of power (Section 3), the legislation aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for a Green Energy Fund (Section 6). The law mandates that all of Jharkhand be subject to these provisions (Section 1(2)) and establishes a streamlined mechanism where authorized Collectors or Inspectors are responsible for the collection process (Section 8). For ease of accounting, the law defines a "Unit" as one kilowatt-hour of power consumed or generated in an hour (Section 2(d)). The Act has come into force immediately, signifying an urgent Congressional intent to mobilize resources for the state’s energy future (Section 1(3)).

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  1. 1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement :-
  2. 2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. 3. Levy and Collection of Green Energy Cess:
  4. 4. 4. Registration
  5. 5. 5. Crediting of proceeds to consolidated fund of the State:-
  6. 6. 6. Establishment of Green Energy Fund
  7. 7. 7. Utilization and Management of the Fund
  8. 8. 8. Cess authorities
  9. 9. 9. Power and Duties of Cess authorities:-
  10. 10. Account, Books, returns and assessment:-
  11. 11. 11. Self-Assessment
  12. 12. 12. Recovery
  13. 13. 13. Penalty:-
  14. 14. 14. Penalty for failure to keep books of accounts.
  15. 15. 15. Penalty for tampering with meters.
  16. 16. 16. Power to Seal:-
  17. 17. 17. Authority competent to impose penalty:-
  18. 18. 18. Appeal
  19. 19. Penalty not to affect other liabilities:-
  20. 20. Officers and employees to be public servants:-
  21. 21. Bar to suits:-
  22. 22. Bar on jurisdiction:-
  23. 23. Rules
  24. 24. Power to remove difficulties:-

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