Himachal Assembly passes fuel cess bill amid BJP boycott, Govt defends move as welfare measure
Mar 23, 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, enabling the state government to levy a cess of up to Rs 5 per litre on petrol and high-speed diesel, despite strong opposition protests and a boycott of the proceedings.