Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Waiver of Electricity Duty
“Waiver of Electricity Duty” incentives under the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME & T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement of electricity duty on the electricity consumed for the manufacturing activity.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Waiver of Electricity Duty” is a sub scheme under the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector”. It was launched on 1st January, 2022, by the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2024.
Objective of the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector”:
The objective of the Scheme is to extend fiscal incentives for installation of New age shuttleless Powerlooms by MSMEs in Textile sector with a view to boost production of the improved quality fabrics and to create a sustainable ecosystem for MSMEs in Textile sector which can maximize the utilization of resource, generate new employment and widen the area of operation to make the State emerge as the leader in Powerloom sector in country.
Objective of the “Waiver of Electricity Duty” Sub-scheme:
Through this incentive, an eligible micro, small or medium enterprise in the Powerloom sector for its approved project will be entitled an reimbursement of electricity duty on the electricity consumed for the manufacturing activity for 5 years from the date of commencement of commercial production.
Benefits
Micro & Small Enterprise:
Zone A & B: 50% subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Zone C, D & E: 75% subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Medium Enterprise:
Zone B & C: 100% subject to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Zone D & E: 100% on the electricity consumption for 5 years and 75% waiver from the 6th year up to 10th year from the date of commencement of commercial production subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- per year.
Eligibility Criteria
The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector.
Enterprises must have started production from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024.
Enterprises should have executed a Four-party agreement with the Directorate of Textiles, Financial institution and Tantuja.
The units should be a private sector, cooperative sector and joint sector undertaking as also companies/ undertakings owned and managed by the State Government and the Industrial SHGs.
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.
Exclusions
Enterprises registered and for which eligibility certificates have been issued/ incentives have been sanctioned and/ or disbursed under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State.
Enterprises registered and for which eligibility certificate have been issued in terms of the respective Incentive Scheme of the State but no sanction or disbursement of incentive has been made.
Enterprises commenced production before 31.12.2021 and applied for incentive under the respective Incentive Scheme of the State within the stipulated date (The claim will be governed by the respective Incentive Scheme of the State).
Application Process
Apply Offline
A micro, small or medium enterprise in Powerloom segment shall duly apply in prescribed form to the Directorate of Electricity Duty in FORM-C with all the relevant documents.
Time frame for submission of first Application:
Within 12 months from the date of commencement of commercial production (01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024).
Address:
DIRECTOR OF ELECTRICITY DUTY, DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,
Annex Building – III, 6th & 7th Floor
Commercial Tax Building Complex,14,Beliaghata Road, Kolkata-700015.
Phone: 033-22510106
Help Desk: 033 2251 0190, dedwbhelpdesk@gmail.com
Zone-A
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area, All municipal areas of North 24- Parganas, All municipal areas of South 24-Parganas, All municipal Corporation and municipal areas of Howrah.
Zone-B
Districts of Hooghly, North 24 Parganas (excluding municipal areas and Sundarban areas), South 24 Parganas (excluding municipal areas and Sundarban areas), Howrah(excluding corporation and municipal areas), Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Municipal Corporations/ Municipal Areas of Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman and Nadia.
Zone-C
Districts of Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman (excluding municipal corporation/ municipal areas), Purba Medinipur (excluding municipal corporation/ municipal areas), Nadia (excluding municipal corporation/ municipal areas), Malda, Jalpaiguri, Murshidabad and Darjeeling (excluding Siliguri Municipal Corporation), Kalimpong, Alipurduar.
Zone-D
Districts of Birbhum, Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur (excluding municipal corporation/ municipal areas), Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Sundarban Areas of South and North 24 Parganas and Jhargram.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector.
Enterprises must have started production from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024.
Enterprises should have executed a Four-party agreement with the Directorate of Textiles, Financial institution and Tantuja.
The units should be a private sector, cooperative sector and joint sector undertaking as also companies/ undertakings owned and managed by the State Government and the Industrial SHGs.
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.
Benefits
Micro & Small Enterprise:
Zone A & B: 50% subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Zone C, D & E: 75% subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Medium Enterprise:
Zone B & C: 100% subject to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
Zone D & E: 100% on the electricity consumption for 5 years and 75% waiver from the 6th year up to 10th year from the date of commencement of commercial production subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- per year.
Application Process
Apply OfflineA micro, small or medium enterprise in Powerloom segment shall duly apply in prescribed form to the Directorate of Electricity Duty in FORM-C with all the relevant documents.
Time frame for submission of first Application:
Within 12 months from the date of commencement of commercial production (01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024).
Address:
DIRECTOR OF ELECTRICITY DUTY, DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,
Annex Building - III, 6th & 7th Floor
Commercial Tax Building Complex,14,Beliaghata Road, Kolkata-700015.
Phone: 033-22510106
Help Desk: 033 2251 0190, dedwbhelpdesk@gmail.com
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Waiver of Electricity Duty |
| Short Title | ISMPSWED |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship |
| States | West Bengal |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 10 years |
| Area | Urban |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |