Hydel projects: HP seeks nod to levy generation tax
The Himachal Pradesh Government has sought the Centre's approval for levying generation tax on hydro electricity projects in the State and extension of the industrial package till 2013. The Chief Minister, Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal, raised the issues in a letter written to the Union Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, recently, official sources said today. Mr Dhumal has pointed out that under Article 288 of the Constitution of India, the State could levy generation tax. BUDGET SPEECH