Question : TAX ON WATER



(a) whether some States are taxing water used for power generation;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise during the last five years;

(c) the reasons therefor; and

(d) the views of the industry in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the House.