PATNA: In a major jolt to around 1.79 crore power consumers in the state, Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has allowed 24.1% hike in power tariff (electricity charges). An announcement in this regard was made by the BERC on Thursday in its annual tariff order for the two power distribution companies (discoms) of the state energy department for the fiscal 2023-24.
However, a final tariff rate for calculating electricity charges will come out after the state government announces its subsidy. The power tariff order has been passed on zero- subsidy basis, which means that the tariff rate may come down, after the state government announces subsidy. The practice of zero-subsidy tariff petition was introduced from the fiscal 2016-17.
