There has been a significant increase in electricity prices in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) announced a 4.83 percent hike for domestic and all other consumers.
This increase, effective from July 1, aligns with the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI). TNERC stated that this step is to address the growing financial deficit in recent years.
New Tariff Details
According to the revised tariff, domestic consumers will see hikes ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 40, depending on their usage categories, as per a release from the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO).
Several opposition parties, including the Pattali Makkal Katchi and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, have opposed this tariff revision.
New Rates for Domestic Consumers
0 to 400 units: Rs 4.80 per unit (up from Rs 4.60)
401 to 500 units: Rs 6.45 per unit (up from Rs 6.15)
501 to 600 units: Rs 8.55 per unit (up from Rs 8.15)
601 to 800 units: Rs 9.65 per unit (up from Rs 9.20)
801 to 1,000 units: Rs 10.70 per unit (up from Rs 10.20)
Above 1,000 units: Rs 11.80 per unit
Important Information
Subsidies and Free Electricity: Free electricity up to 100 units for all domestic consumers and subsidies for handloom, agriculture, and places of worship will continue.
Impact on Consumers: For 63 lakh domestic consumers using up to 200 units every two months, the increase will be a maximum of Rs 5 per month.
For 35 lakh consumers using up to 300 units every two months, the increase will be up to Rs 15 per month.
The revised tariff for those using 400 units and 500 units every two months will be Rs 25 and Rs 40 per month, respectively.
Industrial Tariff: The tariff for low and high transmission industries is being revised to an increase of 35 paise per unit.
