At a time when the MSME spinning units are consuming power only for security and lighting purposes (because of lockdown), Tangedco should raise the bill for actual consumption and not the sanctioned demand, say industry sources.
In his appeal to TN Electricity Minister P Thangamani, the President of the South India Small Spinners’ Association (SISPA), N. Murugesan, sought remedial measures to safeguard the industry and the livelihood of the workers.
He urged the minister to direct Tangedco to permit the units to pay their electricity bill for March 2020 in six equal instalments without levying belated payment surcharge or any additional surcharge or consider deducting the same from the additional current consumption deposit.
