Bihar's Big Changes: Electricity, Tax, FASTag, and More Impact Daily Life Today

• Bihar implements major changes from April 1, 2026, affecting electricity bills, taxes, travel, and digital payments.
• Electricity bills in Bihar will now be time-based: cheaper during the day (9 AM-5 PM) and more expensive during peak evening hours (5 PM-11 PM) for consumers exceeding 10 kilowatts.
• A new Income Tax Law 2025 replaces the 1961 Act, simplifying HRA and allowances, and abolishing Financial/Assessment Years for a 'Tax Year'.
• FASTag annual pass increases to Rs 3,075 for non-commercial vehicles; railway ticket cancellation refunds are revised with stricter deductions based on time.
• New PAN card rules require additional documents beyond Aadhaar; digital payments mandate two-factor authentication for enhanced security; Patna implements strict waste segregation rules.