Mescom has submitted a proposal to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) seeking an average hike of 59 paisa per unit in power tariff. The company aims to compensate for the revenue deficit and ensure quality power supply.
Micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore have threatened another round of protest demanding a reduction in power tariffs in the district. They will hold a human chain protest on Wednesday across the state to pressure the government to decrease the power tariff.
The Assam Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APDCL) has confirmed that there is no proposal to hike power tariff in the current financial year. The power tariff will continue as fixed in April this year. APDCL has proposed to the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC) to approve continuation of the prevailing tariff structure with a mechanism to recover the dues.