No VAT for Solar Equipments in Haryana

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The Haryana State Government today exempted Value Added Tax (VAT) on solar equipment and parts used in installation of solar power projects.

A decision to this effect was taken by the Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, in Chandigarh.

Presently five percentage VAT plus surcharge is levied on solar devices and equipment in the state.

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are other states have already exempted solar energy devices from VAT.

Various solar devices like solar lantern, water heating system, pumping system, inverter, energy meters, alternators and spare parts such as solar photovoltaic modules, solar collection and dishes would be exempted from levy of VAT.

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