Power tariff hike to bring Rs.1,676.84 crore more to KSEB
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission on Thursday announced power tariff revision for all categories of consumers to permit the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to mop up an additional annual income of Rs.1,676.84 crore.
The revised rates will come into effect from July 1. The overall average increase in tariff is 30.02 per cent from the existing level. For domestic power consumers, the new tariffs are: Rs.1.50 per unit up to 40 units a month, Rs.1.90 per unit from 41 to 80 units, Rs.2.20 per unit from 81 to 120 units, Rs.2.40 per unit from 121 to 150 units, Rs.3.10 per unit from 151 to 200 units, Rs.3.50 per unit from 201 to 300 units and Rs.4.60 per unit from 301 to 500 units per month.