Delhi: Revised power tariff by end of August, but no public hearing

NEW DELHI: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) is likely to revise power tariff in the capital by the end of August. However, there will be no public hearing before the revision due to Covid-19, though suggestions and objections from various stakeholders have been received between March 20 and June 30.
DERC chairperson S S Chauhan said the order would hopefully come by the end of this month and would be available on the commission’s website, derc.gov.in.
Last year, DERC announced the new power tariff in July and for the fifth consecutive year, there was no hike. According to a government source, a tariff hike is unlikely this year too.
The announcement has always been preceded by a public hearing, which is attended not only by resident welfare associations but also representatives of discoms, industry bodies and traders. This is the first time that the tariff will be finalised without any public hearing.