Uttarakhand consumers will have to pay more for electricity, water
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This will affect 27.50 lakh consumers of the state. Government sources said that a 17 percent increase was proposed in the corporation’s proposal, but the commission reduced it to 12 percent. Electricity rates were increased thrice last year.
Amid rising inflation, consumers in Uttarakhand will have to shell out more for electricity and water from April 1. Electricity rates may increase by up to 12 percent in the state from April 1. In this regard, the Uttarakhand Urja Nigam has sent the proposal to the Electricity Regulatory Commission, which may approve the proposal in its meeting to be held this week. This will affect 27.50 lakh consumers of the state. Government sources said that a 17 percent increase was proposed in the corporation’s proposal, but the commission reduced it to 12 percent. Electricity rates were increased thrice last year.
On the other hand, the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan has taken approval from the government to increase water rates by 15 per cent. With this, water will become costlier by Rs 150 to 200 per quarter across the state from April 1. Neelima Garg, Chief General Manager, Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan said that water bills increase every year and this will not put much burden on the consumers. On the other hand, Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress President Karan Mahara said that in this regard he will take information from the officials on Monday and only after that will decide further strategy.
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