States Update: February 10, 2021

By Neelima Jain
Posted on February 10, 2021

Big News: Central government eliminates subsidy on kerosene; Andhra Pradesh implements power sector reform; Jharkhand approves its first corporate social responsibility policy; Telangana provides incentives for electric vehicle purchase; Manipur announces budget for 2021-22; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Rajasthan releases its excise policy for the financial year (FY) 2021-22. The policy includes a ten percent reduction in the additional excise duty on beer. Source: Pink City Post; In detail: Excise Policy 2021-22

Jharkhand approves its corporate social responsibility policy. The policy aims to avoid duplication of work resulting from similar central and state-funded programmes. Source: Daily Pioneer; In detail: Chief Minister’s Tweet

Manipur announces its budget for the year 2021-22. The budget estimates the state’s total receipt and expenditure at $3.95 billion and $3.56 billion respectively. Source: Outlook; In detail: Budget 2021-22

Punjab approves its excise policy for FY 2021-22. The policy includes a 30 percent reduction in the annual fixed license fee for bars in hotels and restaurants. Source: Money Control; In detail: Excise Policy 2021-22

Land Acquisition & Labor Reforms

Uttar Pradesh introduces a system of issuing a unique 16-digit code to mark all types of lands within the state. Source: Hindustan Times

Infrastructure & Governance

Andhra Pradesh implements one of the three power sector reforms stipulated by the Ministry of Finance. This implementation makes the state eligible for additional borrowing limits. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press Release

Delhi reduces the current circle rates related to residential, commercial, and industrial properties by 20 percent. The reduced rates are applicable till 30 September, 2021. Source: Mint; In detail: Chief Minister’s Tweet

Delhi launches the “Switch Delhi” campaign to promote electric vehicles. Source: Indian Express; In detail: CM Tweet

Karnataka’s legislative assembly passes the Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which extends the time limit for paying property taxes. The law also provides a five-percent rebate if the tax is paid within a month of the bill’s enactment. Source: The Hindu

Telangana exempts road tax and registration fee on the purchase of electric vehicles. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Government Order

Power & Renewable Energy