The Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011.
gujarat · 2011
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011, including "cess," "Collector," "electricity," and "renewable energy."
- S. 3Section 3 imposes a cess on electricity generation in Gujarat, except for renewable energy, to fund the Act.
- S. 4Section allocates proceeds from the cess, interest, and penalties to the Green Energy Fund after state expenses.
- S. 5(1) There shall be established a fund called "Green Energy Fund" for the purpose of this Act
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the utilization of the Green Energy Fund for renewable energy, non-conventional energy purchase, and environmental protection initiatives in Gujarat.
- S. 7Section 7 requires electricity generators in Gujarat to apply for a registration certificate from the Collector of Green Cess, with possible exemptions.
- S. 8Section 8 appoints a Collector of Green Cess and Inspectors to enforce the Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011.
- S. 9Section 9 authorizes Collectors and Inspectors to inspect records, search premises, and verify cess-related statements under the Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011.
- S. 10Section mandates generating companies to install electricity meters and maintain detailed records for cess payments.
- S. 11(1) The amount of cess due from a generating company shall be assessed by the Collector in the manner as may be prescri
- S. 12Section 12 imposes late payment penalties and interest on generating companies failing to pay cess on time, treating unpaid amounts as land revenue arrears.
- S. 13Section penalizes unregistered generating companies with fines up to ₹1 lakh per MW for non-compliance.
- S. 14Section penalizes generating companies for failing to comply with record-keeping and reporting requirements under the Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011.
- S. 15Section penalizes tampering with electric meters or obstructing accurate electricity recording with fines proportional to financial gain.
- S. 16Section 16 allows appeals against Collector's decisions to the State Government and outlines the State Government's review powers.
- S. 17Section 17 states penalties under the Gujarat Green Cess Act are additional to any other penalties for violations.
- S. 18Section 18 designates Collectors, Inspectors, and other appointed officers as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 19Section 19 protects officers and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Gujarat Green Cess Act, 2011.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the State Government to make rules for implementing the Gujarat Green Cess Act, including levy, collection, exemptions, and registration procedures.
- S. 21The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.