Karnataka power bill: ‘Rate to be subsidised only when…,’ Congress on free electricity proposal
If average power consumption plus 10% is less than 200 units, it will be subsidised, Power minister explained
PremiumOn Karnataka's announcement to provide free electricity up to 200 units to all domestic consumers, the power minister said on Wednesday that the rate will be subsidised only when the average power consumption plus 10% is less than 200 units
If average power consumption plus 10% is less than 200 units, it will be subsidised. Anything over and above that will have to be paid. Consumers who use more than the allotted units, have to pay for the extra units used. 9% of tax will be included in it, said Karnataka Power Minister KJ George, as quoted by ANI.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced 200 units of free electricity promised by the Congress ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections.
He clarified that it will not just be restricted to those staying in their own households but will also be extended to the tenants as well under the Gruha Jyoti Scheme.
"People should not get confused. We will provide 200 units of free electricity to all households, even if they are staying on rent," Siddaramaiah said.
Earlier on Monday, Siddaramiah alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is instigating misuse and extravagant use of free electricity up to 200 units scheme.
"We are offering free electricity to help the poor and middle-class people of the State who are in distress. We have allowed 10 per cent more free electricity consumption than the average consumption in a year. This has been accepted and welcomed by the people of the State," he added.
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