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The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty

“Waiver of Electricity Duty” incentives under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide waiver of electricity duty on the electricity consumed in its approved project.

Start date21 Feb 2021
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About This Scheme

“Waiver of Electricity Duty” is a sub scheme under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme”. It was launched on 22nd February, 2021, by the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2025. > Objective of the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme” scheme: The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance and help enthusiastic intending or prospective entrepreneurs to start their own business as a self-employed youth who will become an employer in upcoming days and generate more employment. > Objective of the “Waiver of Electricity Duty” scheme: Through this incentive, an eligible unit will be entitled to waiver of electricity duty on the electricity consumed in its approved project.

Benefits

An eligible unit will be entitled to waiver of electricity duty on the electricity consumed in its approved project for a period of 5 years from the date of commercial operation.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • > Documents required for the Registration and Eligibility Certificate (Form I):
  • A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association issued by the Registrar of Companies/ Partnership agreement.
  • A Statement of names and addresses of the Director/ Partners/Owners of the company.
  • Project Report.
  • Valid No objection Certificate from pollution control Board.
  • Valid No objection Certificate from West Bengal Fire Service.
  • In case of loan, Photocopy of Sanction letter from the Central Financial Institution/State Financial institution/ Bank.
  • Copy of the Audited Balance sheet for the last 3 years with Income Tax acknowledgement.
  • Estimate for Building and Plant & Machinery vetted by Govt. Registered Valluer / Chattered Valluer.
  • Land Deed and all other Documents supporting statements made in the Form (Mutation/ROR, Conversion Certificate, site plan,clearance from M.A. Deptt. etc.
  • All applicable clearance from Govt. authorities (Forest, CRZ, Police, etc.).
  • Sarai Registration Certificate under Bengal Sarai Regulation Act (in case Hotel started their Commercial operation)
  • Valid Trade License from appropriate authority.
  • GST Certificate and GST return.
  • Sanctioned Building Plan from appropriate authority (KMC/ Municipality/ Panchayat/or any other appropriate authority).
  • > Documents required for the application of Waiver of Electricity Duty:
  • Copy of Registration Certificate issued by Director of Tourism, Govt, of Wes, Bengal
  • Copy of Eligibility Certificate issued by WBTDC Ltd.
  • Copy of documents regarding supply of electricity to the unit.
  • Copy of last Electricity Bill (to be submitted as and when received).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Launched
21 Feb 2021