Karnataka Electricity Tariff Increased: Consumers to Pay 36 Paise More Per Unit
Electricity consumers in Karnataka will have to pay an additional 36 paise per unit as a surcharge starting April 1, following an order by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The move comes as energy supply companies (ESCOMs) have been permitted to recover the government’s share of pension and gratuity (P&G) contributions from consumers.
Bengaluru: Electricity consumers in Karnataka will have to pay an additional 36 paise per unit as a surcharge starting April 1, following an order by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The move comes as energy supply companies (ESCOMs) have been permitted to recover the government’s share of pension and gratuity (P&G) contributions from consumers.
According to the KERC order dated March 18, this increase will remain in effect until the end of the financial year 2027-28. The pension and gratuity contributions will be revised over the next two years, with consumers paying 35 paise per unit in FY 2026-27 and 34 paise per unit in FY 2027-28.
“Following the Government of Karnataka’s order, the Commission allows ESCOMs to recover the government’s portion of pension and gratuity contributions uniformly from their consumers as ‘P&G Surcharge (Government Portion),” the KERC directive stated.
The surcharge will be effective from April 1, 2025, and will remain in force for the entire duration of the control period, spanning from FY 2025-26 to FY 2027-28, or as determined by the government from time to time.
Political Reactions
Reacting to the decision, Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra criticized the Congress-led state government, calling the move “anti-people.”
“Since the Congress government took charge in Karnataka, the only guarantee they have provided is price hikes. People of the state should be cautious about the 36 paise increase in power tariffs. This is a pickpocket government that burdens people with price hikes while pretending to implement welfare schemes,” Vijayendra alleged.
The hike in power tariffs adds to concerns over the increasing cost of living, and consumers are expected to feel the financial strain as the additional charges come into effect in the coming months.
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