DERC likely to announce new tariff rates in a fortnight

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015, 11:05

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) will hold public hearing on August 4 and 5 as part of the process to finalise the tariff following which the rates for domestic and commercial consumers will be fixed.

Power tariff hiked by 6%, AAP mulling legal options

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 21:25

Reacting to the DERC's decision, the Aam Aadmi Party Government said it will ask the regulator to review the hike as it will put additional burden on the consumers.

Power tariff in Delhi hiked by upto 6%

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 19:50

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has hiked the power tariff in Delhi by upto six percent effective from Monday.

Power tariff in Delhi likely to rise by 20%

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 14:52

The power tariff in the national capital may see a steep rise of up to 20 percent if Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) accepts a demand of the three private power distribution companies which have strongly sought the hike citing severe fund crunch.

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.

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.

DERC hikes tariff by 5%, waives fuel surcharge

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 20:32

Power tariff for domestic consumers was Friday hiked by five percent by Delhi's power regulator DERC but it waived the fuel surcharge, which will mean the hike will be marginal for residents except those in NDMC areas.

BJP, AAP protest power tariff hike move in DERC public hearing

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 22:06

The public hearing organised by DERC to consider hike in power tariff witnessed strong protest by BJP and Aam Admi Party which slammed it for considering another increase in electricity rates.

Power tariff hiked by 1.5% in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, May 3, 2013, 21:53

The DERC has fixed 4.5 percent fuel surcharge for BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd while for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd the surchgarge will be 3 percent.

Relief for consumers as cap on subsidised power may be raised

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 15:57

Dikshit said Government will make an announcement on providing relief to consumers after Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) announces new tariff next month for the year 2013-14.

BJP accuses Delhi government of conspiracy in power tariff

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 22:23

BJP accused Delhi government of involvement in conspiracy in stalling power regulator DERC to effect a 23%cut in tariff alleging Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit "sided" with private power discoms.

Delhi BJP demands DERC chief`s resignation

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 22:45

Delhi BJP Friday sought to find fault with DERC`s reply on their queries related to tariff determination process, saying they have not given any specific answer and demanded the resignation of its chief.