Revenue Ripple: JSW Energy Challenges Himachal’s New Law

JSW Energy Limited has disclosed that its subsidiaries are contesting the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2025, and related rules. The company argues that the levy is effectively a charge on electricity generation infrastructure rather than land, raising constitutional concerns. Other hydro power companies in the state have also filed similar petitions.  

Key highlights  

• Writ petitions filed by JSW Hydro Energy and JSW Energy (Kutehr)  
• Challenge to Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2025  
• Levy based on “Average Market Value” of hydroelectric projects  
• Industry-wide petitions filed by other hydro power companies  
• Constitutional concerns over charges on electricity infrastructure  
  
  

Sources: JSW Energy Limited exchange filing