Before Diwali-Chhath, people of UP got a big relief!
Amidst the festivals, the people of Uttar Pradesh have got a great news. electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh have got the gift of festivals and the electricity prices have not increased for the fifth year. For the fifth year also, consumers will be able to consume electricity at the old prices. Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to not increase the electricity rate for five consecutive years.
The Regulatory Commission has also rejected the proposal of increase in many other items including connecting, disconnecting the electricity department connection, sending SMS. This time the government has announced a subsidy of 17511 crores and till now it was available up to 14000 crores.
The proposed SMS charge of Rs 10 was also rejected
Let us tell you that the electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected all the proposals of increasing the tariff of Power Corporation, electricity companies. The companies had shown a loss of Rs 11203 crores. Along with that, now Rs 50 will not be charged for disconnecting or connecting the connection and consumers with 3 kilowatts will also be able to take three phase connection. Apart from this, the proposed SMS charge of Rs 10 for sending message alerts in the case of smart prepaid meters has also been rejected by the electricity Regulatory Commission.
Know what is the electricity rate in UP
This decision has brought great relief to 3.45 crore electricity consumers of Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected all the arguments of the electricity companies and ordered to keep the current rates unchanged. Now the maximum rate of domestic electricity will remain 6.50 paise per unit. Currently, electricity is provided at the rate of 5.50 for up to 100 units. electricity is provided at the rate of 5.50 for 101 to 150 units, ₹ 6 for 150 to 300 and above 300, electricity is provided at the rate of ₹ 6.50.