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Assam Electricity Duty Act, 1964 (Assam Act No. XXX of 1964).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1964 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to levy a duty on the sale or consumption of electricity.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Tax/levy Protection of environment Financing
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of notification issued by the State Government in the official Gazette.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 13 sections, establishes to levy a duty on the consumption of electrical energy in the State of Assam. It has been enacted to levy on the sale or consumption of electricity. The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 provides for amending the law relating to the supply and use of electrical energy. The Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 provides for the rationalization of the production and supply of electricity and generally for taking measures conductive to electrical development.

Full text
English
Website
indiacode.nic.in