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The Punjab Electricity (Duty) Act, 1958

The Punjab Electricity (Duty) Act, 1958

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This Act imposes an electricity duty tax on energy supplied and consumed within the state of Haryana. It applies to domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers, as well as licensees, with rates varying based on usage type. The State Government sets specific monetary limits for these charges. The primary purpose of the legislation is to generate revenue for state administration by levying fees on electrical power consumption, effectively funding public services and infrastructure development through taxation.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Electricity duty on energy supplied or consumed.
  4. 4. Collection and payment of electricity duty.
  5. 5. Licensee not to reimburse himself from consumer without sanction of State Govt.
  6. 6. Records and returns.
  7. 7. Inspecting Officers.
  8. 8. Penal duty to be paid in certain cases.
  9. 9. Recovery of duty.
  10. 10. Power to disconnect supply for non-payment of duty.
  11. 11. Penalties.
  12. 12. Powers to exempt
  13. 13. Power to make rules
  14. 14. Application of Act to Haryana Government

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