The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Friday reduced power tariff by 10 paise per unit across all the categories of consumers while introducing metered connections even for those living below poverty line (BPL).The new tariff rates will be applicable across the state from April 1.
The BERC has reduced power tariff for the first time in 15 years of its existence. The state-run discoms wanted to keep energy charges constant, while proposing a minor hike in fixed charge per kilowatt for the next fiscal.
The domestic consumers in Patna and other urban areas would now pay between ₹6.05 and ₹8.50 per unit, while those in rural areas would have to pay between ₹6.05 and ₹6.95 per unit.
