(MENAFN - KNN India)
Karnataka MSMEs object to proposed hike in tariff by KERC Bengaluru, Feb 16 (KNN) Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has opposed the move by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), which proposed a hike in tariff for the upcoming financial year, at the public hearing organised by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC).
BESCOM has stated that the Gap for FY 22 is Rs 3556.64 crores and hence has requested the Commission to hike the tariff by 139 paise per unit for all category of consumers.
Objecting the move, KASSIA on Monday, said the proposed revision would come within five months, ending up discouraging industries, and sought the KERC to continue the existing tariff for another year.
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) will conduct a public hearing on the revised tariff petition of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation for the financial year 2021-22, on