Bihar govt not for power tariff reduction

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:31

The power tariff is already very low in Bihar at Rs 2-2.25 per unit for urban consumers.

Bihar govt not for power tariff reduction

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 16:08

Amid demands in several states for power tariff reduction on the lines of AAP government`s move to reduce tariff in Delhi, Bihar government on Thursday refused to toe the line, saying the rate was already low and much below the purchase price in the state.

Free water, power tariff cut: SAD accuses AAP of aping its policies

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 19:35

AAP government`s move to provide relief to Delhi residents in power and water bills is nothing new, but the nascent party has simply followed what Akalis have already done in Punjab, ruling Shiromani Akali Dal claimed.

Sanjay Nirupam demands Mumbai power tariff cut, says it can be done

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:41

After Aam Aadmi Party`s decision to reduce the power tariff in Delhi by 50 per cent, taking cue from the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, AICC secretary and Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan demanding reduction in tariff for power consumption of less than 500 units per month in the city.

Haryana CM announces power tariff cut, free travel for govt school girls

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 13:23

The Government of Haryana has announced a rebate of 200 rupees on power bills every two months.

Arvind Kejriwal fulfills promise of free water, now Delhi waits for cheap power

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:25

With Delhi Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal fulfilling his party`s promise of providing free supply of 700 litres of water everyday for Delhi households, all eyes are set on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), whether it would deliver on its poll promise of reducing the power tariff by 50 percent in the national capital.

DERC chief says any power tariff review will take 3 months

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 19:58

The DERC, which decides power tariff in the city, has not yet received any request from the city government to cut power rates and it may take at least three months for reviewing the existing charges if such a proposal is made.

PSPCL projects revenue gap of Rs 2,595 cr; expects 10% hike

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 20:00

State-owned power utility Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) has projected revenue gap of Rs 2,595.30 crore for 2014-15 as it looks at 10 percent hike in power tariff next year to cover difference between revenue generation and revenue requirement.

Cabinet note regarding changes in tariff policy soon: Scindia

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:57

Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said his ministry will circulate two Cabinet notes within a month proposing changes in the Tariff Policy and Electricity Act 2003.

CERC order on Mundra UMPP likely this month-end: Tata Power

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 15:10

Tata Power, nation's largest private power producer, has said the electricity regulator CERC's order for granting compensatory tariff for the company's Mundra project is likely to come up by month-end.

BJP opposes DERC move to initiate process to hike power tariff

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 00:02

Opposing the move by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to hike power tariff, BJP on Friday said the regulator is working in a doubtful manner.