Explained: What is a cess and how states use it for welfare purposes
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Himachal Pradesh's widow and orphan cess on fuel has brought purpose-specific levies into focus. Here's what a cess is and how states use such levies for welfare needs
The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a widow and orphan cess of 60 paise per litre on petrol and high-speed diesel. The levy came into effect from midnig...