The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a new cess on fuel. This levy of sixty paise per litre applies to petrol and diesel. The Widow and Orphan Cess came into effect from midnight on August eleventh. Revenue generated will support welfare measures for widows and orphaned children. This move follows recent legislative amendments empowering the state government.

The Opposition BJP had earlier slammed the move saying it was inappropriate to generate revenue ‘in the name of widows and orphans’. | India News

The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a new cess on fuel. This levy of sixty paise per litre applies to petrol and diesel. The Widow and Orphan Cess came into effect from…