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 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.

CAG audit will tell where the money went: Kejriwal on power tariff hike

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 12:06

Reacting to the hike in power rates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the Comptroller and Auditor General`s report on discoms would ascertain the lack of funds as stated by power distribution companies.

Power tariff rises upto 8 percent in Delhi, millions affected

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 04:24

Delhi`s power tariff will increase six to eight percent as power distribution companies hiked their surcharge.

Power tariff hiked in Delhi by up to 8%

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:22

The power sector regulator in New Delhi has approved a 6-8 percent surcharge on power purchase costs by electricity distribution companies, a notice on the regulator`s website said on Friday.

Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam threatens agitation if Mumbai power tariff not cut

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 16:38

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday said that he will be taking out a rally as a protest in front of Reliance office in Mumbai if they did not agree on the three demands made to reduce the price of electricity.

Dikshit seeks Centre`s help to insulate electricity consumers

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 22:09

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday sought financial assistance from the Union Power Ministry to insulate consumers from any possible hike in power tariff.

DERC set to announce relief for power consumers

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 10:25

After widespread complaints of inflated power bills, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission had last month proposed to revert to earlier slabs for calculating power tariffs which was abolished while effecting a 26 percent hike in tariff for domestic consumers in June.

DERC set to announce relief for power consumers

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 09:30

As per earlier slabs, consumers were charged Rs 3 for first 200 units and then Rs 4.80 for consumption between 201 units and 400 units.

DERC to adjust tariff structure for low-end power consumers

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 22:06

Under increasing attack for hiking the electricity rates, Delhi's power regulator DERC Monday started a process to adjust the tariff structure to bring down monthly bills of low-end consumers by up to 18 percent.

Let DERC be headed by a retired HC judge: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 20:34

In the wake of widespread complaints of inflated power bills, DERC had yesterday proposed to make certain adjustments in power tariff structure to bring relief to a majority of consumers.

DERC proposes to review power tariff structure

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 20:21

In the wake of widespread complaints of inflated power bills, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) Wednesday proposed to make certain adjustments in power tariff structure which may bring relief to a majority of consumers.