Haryana power discom notifies 2% Panchayat Tax on rural electricity bills

The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) on Friday issued a circular levying two per cent “panchayat tax” on power bills for consumers who fall within the limits of the rural bodies in the state, setting up the stage for a fresh confrontation between the BJP-JJP alliance government and the farmers already protesting against the three central agri laws.

On the other hand, the state government, in a relief to industries, businesses and other consumers in view of the lockdown imposed to contain second surge of Covid-19, has decided to waive off the fixed charges and extend the bill payment dates.