The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty
âWaiver of Electricity Dutyâ incentives under âThe West Bengal Incentive Schemeâ scheme implemented by the Dept. of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide waiver of el...
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 (who can apply)
The 2021 Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units/expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021) of this incentive scheme.
Or,
Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation on or after 7th January, 2015 to 31st December, 2020 but could not apply under previous scheme 2015 due to absence of a Bar in the Hotel.
The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited on satisfaction of arrangement.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration Process:**
**Step 1:** Visit the official [Shilpasathi portal](https://silpasathi.wb.gov.in/) and click on âApply onlineâ button.
**Step 2:** A sign up window will appear.
Click on âCreate Newâ for new user.
**Step 3:** Select the Industry /Business /Commercial /Charitable Society/ Govt. entity and enter the concerned Registration number.
**Step 4:** Then the âUser Registrationâ window will appear with the relevant fields that the applicant needs to fill accurately and click on âRegisterâ.
In case the applicant already has an account, click on the âSign Inâ button and login using valid User ID, password and Captcha code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty / what is the eligibility?
- The 2021 Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units/expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021) of this incentive scheme.
Or,
- Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation...
What are the benefits of The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty?
- 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.
How to apply online for The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Waiver of Electricity Duty?
**Online**
> **Registration Process:**
**Step 1:** Visit the official [Shilpasathi portal](https://silpasathi.wb.gov.in/) and click on âApply onlineâ button.
**Step 2:** A sign up window will appear. Click on âCreate Newâ for new user.
**Step 3:** Select the Industry /Business /Commerc...