MUMBAI: Consumer representatives have opposed a move by MSEDCL to raise Rs 1,869 crore from Mumbaikars to cross-subsidise agricultural consumers.
Fifty lakh consumers are likely to be affected here, including those from BEST, Tata Power and Adani Electricity, said activists.
MSEDCL mentioned the “subsidy” in its latest tariff petition before MERC. Public hearings will begin on Thursday.
“Consumers strongly object to a tariff structure wherein all Mumbaikars may have to pay an additional 33 paise per unit in monthly electricity bills to cross-subsidise agricultural consumers,” consumer activist Ashok Pendse said.
