Power tariff hike by OERC in Odisha, new rate from 1st April 2013
The previous hike in power tariff for 2011-2012 being sub-judice in Odisha High court,
the OERC (Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission) has announced another hike in the power
tariff for 2012-2013 to be made effective from 1st April .
As per the new hiked rates, The Coonsumer will pay pay 220 paise up to 50 units, 390 paise for the consumption above 50 units and up to 200 units, 490 paise for the consumption above 200 units and up to 400 units and 530 paise for the consumption above 400 units for the domestic category.
The tariff approved by the Commission for the above slab in domestic category during 2011-12 was 140 paise (up to 50 units), 350 paise (above 50 units less than 200 units), 430 paise (above 200 units less up to 400 units) and 480 paise (above 400 units).