Official :: Vidyut Suraksha Nideshalay

Electricity Duty

The provision for the Duty of Electric Power to be installed in the state is done under the U.P. Electricity (Duty) Act-1952. Rules relating to payment of Electricity Duty etc. are given in the U.P. Electricity Duty rules, 1971.
Under section 3 of U.P. Electricity Act, 1952,U.P. Govt. has right to decide the rate of Electricity Duty on the consumption of different categories.
The responsibility of depositing Electricity Duty of consumers in state treasury within the stipulated time lies on licensee, board, designated officer and other person.
Government vide notification No.-02-P-3 / 97-24-85 P-84, dated on 03 january 1997 and notification no.232 P-3 / 98-24-85 P-84 , dated february 06, 1998.
There is a provision for submission of half yearly and annual details under rule-8 of the U.P. Electricity Duty rules, 1971, in the prescribed time frame. The details are to be presented by the licensee, designated authority or other person.
To monitor Electricity Duty on consumption of Electricity in U.P. under provision of U.P. Electricity Duty act 1952 and U.P. Electricity Duty rules 1971.