Power tariff remains unchanged in UP for 2023-24

In a big relief to electricity consumers, the UP Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has kept the power tariff unchanged for 2023-24.This would be the fifth year in a row that the power tariff in UP has not been increased – the last revision was done in 2018-19. The development also assumes much significance in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls due next year.The power consumers, essentially in the urban areas, would thus continue to pay their electricity bills as per the earlier slabs. The electricity regulator which held separate public hearings in all distribution companies junked the proposal put forth by the UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) suggesting a hike between 18% to 23%.Announcing the tariff, UPERC chairman, RP Singh an.....