Revised Karnataka power tariff from June bills; forced hikes: Bescom MD

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) revised the power tariff on May 12, raising it to an average 70 paise per unit for all household connections in the state and the order was given retrospective effect from April, officials said on Sunday.

Due to the revision of the tariff, an enhanced average 70 paise per unit will be collected in the June bills, said Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi. “We have been forced to implement this order,” he maintained.