Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma announced that starting Tuesday, April 1, electricity rates in the state would be reduced by ₹1 per unit. The current unit price is ₹5.90.
Asserting that it was no April Fool's prank, the Assam CM stated,
"It’s April 🌞 – temperatures will increase but your bijli bill will decrease. Beginning today, families in Assam will see a drop of Rs1 per unit in electricity bills along with a rebate at the end of the year.
PS : This isn’t an April Fool Prank," along with a smiling face emoji.
The reduction in electricity charges in Assam follows increasing public unrest over rising electricity costs and the widespread installation of smart meters across the state, reported The Assam Tribune.
How much would the bill reduce by
In Assam, electricity charges were priced at ₹5.90. Now, with a reduction of ₹1, the unit price for electricity would be ₹4.90 per unit.
Commercial establishments will see a 25 paisa reduction in their electricity bills, reported North East Live.
In Assam, domestic electricity charges vary based on consumption slabs, while commercial consumers are billed at ₹8.60 per unit. The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), under the regulation of the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC), manages power distribution and tariff implementation in the state.
What is a rebate?
The Assam CM also added that families would see a rebate at the end of the year.
In terms of electricity charges a rebate is a reduction or discount offered to the consumer, typically for prompt payment or for using specific payment methods, like e-payments.
Reportedly, residential electricity charges in Assam vary slightly from domestic rates due to differences in applicable tariffs and connection types. Generally, residential tariffs tend to be higher than domestic tariffs, particularly for higher consumption levels.
