Power Bill Shock for Kashmir Residents: Non-Metered Consumers to Face 15% Tariff Hike

Power Bill Shock for Kashmir Residents: Non-Metered Consumers to Face 15% Tariff Hike

In a move that is expected to impact around 7 lakh non-metered power consumers in Kashmir, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has given the green light for a 15 percent hike in power tariffs. The decision comes as a result of the JERC approving a 30 percent increase in power tariffs for non-metered consumers, with a subsequent withdrawal of 15 percent electricity duty, effectively resulting in a 15 percent tariff hike. In Kashmir, power consumers are classified into two categories: metered and non-metered consumers. For metered areas, the JERC…

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