Electricity bill to go down from January in Karnataka

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December 31, 2019

Bengaluru, Dec 31: Power consumers in the state can heave a sigh of relief in the first quarter of 2020. Reason: Karnataka State Regulatory Commission will slash the Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC), a component of consumer electric bills, by nearly 60%.

FAC, which refers to charges that electricity supply companies (Escoms) raise based on the varying cost of fuel (coal), has been brought down to 12 paise per unit for Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) consumers. The FAC was 29 paise/unit in Bescom limits the last quarter of 2019.

December 20 order

In June 2019, the FAC was hiked by slightly more than 60%. The latest order from KERC, issued on December 20, has brought the FAC down by nearly 60%.

The FAC is down by 4 paise/unit for Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (Mescom) consumers, 7 paise/unit for Hubbali Electricity Supply Company (Hescom) consumers and 6 paise/unit for Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company consumers. FAC for Mescom is also applicable to consumers falling within the ambit of Mangaluru SEZ and those of Hescom to consumers of Hukkeri RECS and Aequs SEZ.

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ahmed
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Tuesday, 31 Dec 2019

Isn't  it a Good Move for First quarter of 2020. Ofcourse a common man will appreciate it blindly. 

 

Let every kannadigas know that there is a near future plan wherein Electricity Bill be hiked.

 

 

Simple concept is implemented here:::: A BIG news regarding decrease has been highlighted.

As and when it is increased no media will show rather people will be diverted towards other issues just because not to raise any negative impact.

 

 

Let KA govt dare to adopt Delhi govt to provide 200 units of Free electricity.

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