HERC revised power tariffs for a section of industrial users–2 lakh
out of a total 50 lakh power consumers–but the increase has been offset
by other measures. The new tariff order issued by the Haryana
Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) will have no impact on
domestic, tubewell and small, non-domestic consumers.The Highlights of the tariff order are as under:-
HT Tariff (Industry) :
Voltage
|
Basic Tariff (Rs./KVA)
|
FSA (Rs./KVA)
|
Total (Rs./KVA)
|
11
|
5.80
|
1.24
|
7.04
|
33
|
5.70
|
1.24
|
6.94
|
66 & 132
|
5.60
|
1.24
|
6.84
|
220
|
5.50
|
1.24
|
6.74
|
400
|
5.45
|
1.24
|
6.69
|
NDS (HT) :
Voltage
|
Basic Tariff (Rs./KVA)
|
FSA (Rs./KVA)
|
Total (Rs./KVA)
|
11 to 400
|
5.72
|
1.24
|
6.96
|
Open Access Charges
Additional Surcharge - 50 Paisa/KWH
Cross Subsidy Surcharge-
HT Industry - 2.02 Rs./KWH
NDS - 0.84 Rs./KWH
Wheeling charges- 0.74 Rs./KWH
HNPN Transmission charges- 0.29 Rs./KWH
HVPN Transmission Losses- 2.5%
The relief of about Rs 2.80 per unit in PLEC, which applies for 3 and
a half hours each day, is equivalent to about 41 paise per unit across
24 hours, which almost entirely offsets the minor tariff increase of 50
paise ordered for the industrial consumers. In addition, 53 new sub stations have been commissioned in the state
between April 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014. The existing capacity of 177
sub stations has also been augmented and 450 km of transmission lines
were constructed at a cost of Rs 654.12 crore.
The spokesperson added that the tariff increase (including FSA),
which was ordered with effect from April 1, 2013, had already been
rolled back with effect from January for consumers up to 500 units per
month. The same rolled-back tariff, which was applicable in March 2013,
has been retained for this year. So, for consumers up to 500 units per
month, the tariff (including FSA) applicable in FY13, will be applicable
in FY15, i.e. no increase for two years.
The agriculture tariff, which was reduced to 10 paise per unit from
25 paise effective January 1, has been retained at that level for
2014-15. Supply to farms has risen to 30 minutes short of 24 hours a day
from 18 hours previously. Referring to the tariff increase in the industrial sector, a
spokesman for Haryana’s power utilities said HERC had simultaneously
ordered a reduction in peak load exemption charges (PLEC) for such
users.
The discoms have also initiated measures for recovering dues from all
defaulting consumers. They have also put in place an efficient
grievance redressal system under which the consumer can lodge complaints
on the website, by e-mail, centralised call centre and SMS.
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