Allow power to industry at Open access rates, urges FKCCI at pre-Budget meet

Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) has urged Karnataka Government to allow power to industries at Open access rates.

Participating in the pre-budget meeting called by Karnataka chief minister, BS Yediyurappa, who also holds finance portfolio, of industry associations and chambers of commerces, CR Janardhana, President, FKCCI raising energy related issues, said “Karnataka is producing surplus power and is selling the power to other states under open access and imposing higher rates to our industries.”

“Here we like to bring it to your attention and request you to supply the power at Open access rates to our industries. Also LT 5 limit in our neighbouring states is up to 100HP, but in our state the limit is 66 HP, we request to enhance the LT5 limit from 66 to 100 HP,” he added.