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Home » Government » A User’s Guide To Power Tariff Revision In Karnataka

A User’s Guide To Power Tariff Revision In Karnataka

June 11, 2019 by madur

In Karnataka, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), an autonomous body, is entrusted with fixing the power tariff.

The revised power tariff is applicable from April 1st itself.  This means in the power bill for June, the consumers need to pay the adjustment amount for April and May.

Power Tariff Revision In Karnataka
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KERC increased the power tariff across the board. The new power tariff has been decided by the KERC after a public consultation in the headquarters of all the ESCOMS or electricity supply companies. Click here to learn more about the power tariff hike.

ESCOMS In Karnataka

In Karnataka, the power production is entrusted to the KPTCL, while ESCOMS are entrusted with the responsibility of power distribution. Presently, five ESCOMS are engaged in power distribution:

  1. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM)
  2. Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESCMYSURU)
  3. Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM)
  4. Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM)
  5. Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (MESCOM)

All these five ESCOMS had sought power tariff increases separately.

Power Tariff Revision In Karnataka – Highlights

The KERC increased both the base rate and the power tariff per unit. The KERC allowed the ESCOMS to increase the power tariff by 33 paise per unit.  This includes 22 paise of consumption energy charge and 11 paise of fixed charge.

Highlights of the new tariff plan approved by the KERC include:

  • KERC reduced the number of slabs from the existing six to four.
  • The increase between the two slabs is 25 paisa per unit
  • Fixed charge per KW increased from Rs. 50 to Rs. 60.

According to the new tariff proposal, the consumers are eligible for a subsidy ranging from Rs.1 to Rs.2 per unit if they utilize the power in the nonpeak hour.

The Power Tariff Revision In Karnataka

  • Up to 30 units: increase from Rs.3.50 to Rs.3.7
  • 31 to 100 units: increase from Rs. 4.95  to Rs.5.20
  • 101 to 200 units: increase from Rs. 6.50 to Rs.6.75
  • 201 to 300 units: increase from Rs. 7.55 to Rs. 7.80
  • 301 to 400 units: increase from Rs. 7.60 to Rs. 7.80
  • Above 401 units: increase from Rs. 7.65 to Rs.7.80

According to an estimation, the domestic power bill is expected to go up by around 6% following the implementation of the new tariff plan. The KERC also proposed several changes for industrial and commercial users. It also proposed incentives for the electric vehicle recharging and railway use.

Also See

  • Power, Energy Department Websites
  • Karnataka One – From Mobile Bills to Property Tax Pay Everything Online
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