Shimla, Sept. 2 -- Himachal Pradesh Government on Monday introduced a new legislation in the State Assembly to amend provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Taxation (on Certain Goods Carried by Road) Act, 1999.
The amendment bill was tabled by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu who holds the portfolio of Finance.
"It seeks to empower the State to enhance taxes in one go, even beyond the existing ceiling of 50 per cent, and to introduce a one-time settlement scheme for clearing old arrears." Chief Minister said.
The bill, titled Himachal Pradesh Taxation (on Certain Goods Carried by Road) Amendment Bill, 2025, proposes insertion of a new section-11A-allowing the government to notify schemes for settlement of outstanding dues.
The provisio...