In a big blow to public interest the state power regulatory commission has reportedly proposed a 100% hike in the monthly fixed charge realized from consumers as revealed by a local media outlet . The news has not yet been contradicted either by the power department or by the regulatory commission though the proposed 100% hike will be effective only if a cabinet decision is arrived at by the state government.

According to details of the case available the fixed charge is based on the cost of extending power connection to a household or business establishment, installation of metre and electric pole. The fixed charge is payable along with monthly bills by the consumers over and above the power tariff. It was only last year that the fixed charge payable along with monthly bills was increase

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