Electricity can be expensive in Jharkhand, the decision will come after the tariff review petition has heard -electricity can be expensive in the Jharkhand decision, will come after hearing over the tariff assessment petition
Jharkhand Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (JBVNL) submitted a review of the petition at the tariff order issued on April 30 by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC). The commission determined the hearing on this petition by October 10 in which the side of JBVNL will be heard and then the final decision will be made. State Bureau, Ranchi. Jharkhand Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (JBVNL) submitted a review of the petition at the tariff order issued on April 30 by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC). The petition is related to the appreciation of the financial year 2023-24, the annual performance appraisal of 2024-25 and the annual income requirement of 2025-26 (ARR) and tariff determination. The commission determined the hearing on this petition by October 10, in which the side of JBVNL will be heard and then the final decision will be made. Currently, the tariff rates applied from May 1 are effective. On April 30, JSERC announced tariff rates for the financial year 2025-26. This has increased by 20 paise per unit for urban consumers and 40 paise per unit for rural consumers. In general, the power tariff was approved with a 6.34%increase, which is in effect from 1 May 2025. However, JBVNL proposed a 40.02% tariff increase, which rejected and approved the commission only 6.34% of 6.34%. JBVNL claimed a rate of eight rupees per unit, while the commission approved the rate of Rs 6.85 per unit. Dissatisfied with this decision, JBVNL submitted a review of the review. In his petition, JBVNL demanded the commission to reconsider different points and issue a revised order. The corporation argues that the proposed amendment will not only strengthen their financial position, but also the consumers will offer the benefit of transparent and reasonable rates. The corporation claimed that the existing tariff rates are insufficient to meet their operating costs and financial needs. After the commission’s hearing, it will be decided whether there will be any change in the tariff rates or the existing rates will remain intact. This trial is important for both consumers and corporations, as it will affect the cost of electricity and the financial stability of the corporation. Currently, consumers will have to pay the electricity bill according to current tariff rates. The final decision of the commission in this matter will play an important role in establishing a balance between consumers and the electricity distribution corporation. The public hearing of the Commission on August 25 announced the State Commission for Electricity Regulation (JSERC) the date of public hearing on new draft rules in terms of the Electricity Act 2003. Regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations, regulations. Discussion on the generation tariff begins from 12:30 and on the transmission tariff from 13:30. The commission repeats this process every five years in which new rules are made and the old rules are in effect as needed. JSERC has called on all stakeholders, consumers and experts to join this public hearing and submit their proposals and objections. This trial is important to ensure transparency and public participation in power generation and transmission tariff determination.