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Levying of water cess won't affect general public: HP govt

Shimla, March 13(UNI) Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday said levying of water cess on hydro-power projects would not put any financial burden on the common people.
In a press statement, spokesperson of the state government said that the implementation of water cess was aimed to increase the state’s revenue and strengthen its economy, so that sufficient funds were available for welfare schemes.
The government said that apart from Himachal Pradesh, the water cess was being imposed on hydropower projects in neighbouring Uttarakhand and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well.
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