Chandigarh industrialists laud 7percent cut in electricity charges
City-based industrialists have lauded the decision of the Joint Regularity Commission (JERC) to reduce power rate for the industry. In an attempt to promote industrial consumer category, especially small scale, the commission in its recent tariff order decreased the energy charges by 7%. The decision was taken following representations by different industrial bodies to the commission and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).For the ongoing financial year, the commission had brought down power rates of large supply from Rs 5.65 per unit to Rs 5 per unit, while for consumers of medium supply, the rate has been reduced from Rs 5.35 per unit to Rs 4.70 per unit. For small scale industries, the rate has been slashed from Rs 5.30 to Rs 4.80 per unit.....