- Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a VAT Amendment Bill allowing a cess of up to ₹5 per litre on petrol and diesel.
- The cess, named the orphan and widow cess, will be imposed at rates set by the government.
- The bill was passed despite strong opposition protests and a boycott.
- Chief Minister defended the bill, citing flexibility in rate fixation.
- The opposition BJP criticized the move as anti-people and warned it could increase inflation.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
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