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New electricity connections in UP will be expensive, rates will double

Nita Yadav

By Nita Yadav

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Getting electricity connection in Uttar Pradesh will cost you more in your pocket. If you haven’t got electricity connection yet, do it soon. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited has filed a proposal to increase line charges. If the proposal is passed, electricity connections to shops and homes will double in cost. The Regulatory Commission had sought a proposal from UPPCL regarding the Cast Data Book. The Consumer Council has opposed the proposed hike in electricity connection rates.

In Uttar Pradesh, electricity consumers have to pay normal line charges to get a connection within 40 meters. Currently, a charge of 150 rupees has to be paid for a 2 kilowatt power connection. At the same time, for 3 to 4 kW connection, a line charge of Rs 398 is charged. At the same time, for a connection of 5 to 10 kilowatts, consumers will have to pay Rs 2036. As soon as the proposal is passed, its cost will increase manifold.

Charge even on a 40 meter connection

In the proposal sent by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited to the Regulatory Commission, the line charge for 2 kW will increase from Rs 150 to Rs 1500. The new proposal has written up to 100 meters in the proposed rates. In such a situation, customers within 40 meters will have to pay the increased price to get a new connection.

They will be charged so much

3 to 4 and 5 to 10 kilowatt connections will have to pay several times the line charge. In the new proposal, instead of Rs 398 for a connection of 3 to 4 kilowatts, one will have to pay Rs 3,500 and for a connection of 5 to 10 kilowatts, one will have to pay Rs 10,000. 2036. The new proposal will have a significant impact on electricity connection consumers. The Consumer Council is opposing this.

The connection is currently charging

1 KW Domestic Rural- 1217 2 KW Domestic Rural- 1365 1 KW Domestic Urban- 1858 2 KW Domestic Urban- 2217 5 KW Domestic Rural Urban- 7967

Charges on proposed connection

1 KW Domestic Rural- 2957 2 KW Domestic Rural- 3117 1 KW Domestic Urban- 3158 2 KW Domestic Urban- 3517 5 KW Domestic Rural Urban- 17365

Nita Yadav

Nita Yadav

I am Nita Yadav, specializing in writing about politics and breaking national news. My focus is on delivering insightful and timely perspectives on these crucial topics, aiming to inform and engage my readers effectively.

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