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As the brand new tariff revisions, which have been authorised by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in May, got here into impact and began reflecting in the payments generated this month, many voters have been left in a state of shock or confusion. Many took to social media to air out their confusion about seeing over a 30-50% enhance in their Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom).
The tariff revision in May had authorised a rise in the electricity tariff by 70 paise per unit out of which 57 paise could be recovered by means of mounted prices and remaining by means of the vitality prices. Recovery of arrears and Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) was additionally authorised by the Commission final week.
However, consumers are sad with the sudden enhance in the payments. “The present payments have instantly doubled. Last month, my invoice was ₹400 and this month it’s ₹1,243. They have additionally put further prices of ₹201. This is a double burden on frequent man,” mentioned Jayaraju N.C., a Twitter consumer.
“Why am I seeing arrears now, although I paid in full for April? Also, what occurred to the completely different slabs? Now are we gonna be charged a single flat price?,” requested one other social media consumer tagging Bescom officers.
A supply in Bescom mentioned that individuals are getting confused over the arrear part in the invoice. “The arrears should not the fee which was not made by the consumers. It is the restoration of the tariff charges which have been elevated for April after the KERC authorised the retrospective assortment. There are additionally FAPPC prices resulting from which the payments have gone up. With the brand new slabs coming into place, for many who cross 100 models, the fees could be ₹7 per unit from the primary unit itself. Nothing has been newly elevated,” they mentioned.
They additionally assured that from subsequent month, the payments won’t be larger, and the eligible consumers may get pleasure from the advantages of Gruha Jyothi.
Similar complaints have been additionally put up on social media by consumers of Gescom.
