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The Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPSERC) has hiked the power tariff for commercial and industrial consumers, while exempting domestic and rural consumers in the State.
The new tariff, which comes into retrospective effect from October 1, would be valid for a period of six months up to March 31, 2013, official sources said here.
Power tariff for large and heavy industries has been raised by up to 30 per cent, whereas it has been raised by up to 18 per cent for small and medium industries, they said, adding that fixed charges have also been revised.
For the urban commercial consumers, the tariff has been raised by up to 20 per cent.
In a breather to common people, the tariff remained unchanged for urban domestic, rural domestic and commercial and farmers. Besides, tariff for departmental employees and pensioners has not been modified.
Overall an average hike of 17.63 per cent has been effected by the UPSERC.
In the new tariff order, the rate of temporary connection has been revised and now instead of Rs 1,800 per day, the consumer would be required to pay Rs 2,500 per day.
The tariff has also been hiked for all government departments, street-lightning, institutions and other bodies as well.
In the new order, a provision has been made that higher tariff would be charged if street lights remain functional during day time.
Similarly, small and medium industries would be required to pay more if they operate during peak hours from 6 pm to 10 pm.
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