T’puram: KSEB putting aside reports that it plans a surprise tariff for consumers.
We will only look for wise rates for the next control period starting from April 2022, the council said.
“KSEB will apply for a revision of tariffs based on new tariff regulations issued by the State Electricity Regulation Commission.
The council will look for a wise rate increase.
It is not possible to predict the rate of tariff increases as it occurs through the judicial process.
The new tariff petition is expected to be submitted before the commission on December 25, “Authority said.
Meanwhile, the consequences for government direction and approval from power regulators, KSEB has issued orders that increase free consumption ceiling for consumers Category BPL from 20 units / month to 30 units / month.
Changes in the free consumption ceiling for non-payment and Consumer BPL categories were announced by the government in June 2021 as part of aid package to domestic consumers.
In accordance with the help package, the free power given to domestic consumers with connected loads up to 500W will be eligible for free power up to 30 units / month.
Similarly, the electricity given to domestic consumers under the BPL category, with a load connected up to 100W at the level of Rs 1.50 / kwh for monthly consumption of up to 40 units must be eligible for 50 units / month, without changes in the connected load.
KSERC has ratified KSEB demand to increase subsidy limits in August.