Hyderabad, November 13: Electricity consumers in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana are facing additional charges as power distribution companies (DISCOMs) begin collecting True-Up amounts through monthly bills.
The additional charges relate to electricity consumption during the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24. They are expected to add approximately Rs. 25 to Rs. 50 to household electricity bills.
The recovery will take place through monthly bills over more than two years. The charges arise because the actual cost of purchasing electricity exceeded the estimates made by the DISCOMs.
True-Up charges in Hyderabad electricity bills
Under the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) jurisdiction, consumers will pay the additional charges for 29 months.
Until October 2027, the applicable charge will be 30 paise per unit. The rate will subsequently increase to 50 paise per unit, according to the supplied details.
The additional amount will appear in monthly electricity bills across Hyderabad and other areas covered by TGSPDCL.
Meanwhile, consumers under the Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGNPDCL) will pay the charges over 26 months.
TGERC approves Rs. 7,635 crore recovery
The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) has approved the recovery of Rs. 7,635.22 crore towards True-Up charges for 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Of this amount, the state government will bear Rs. 2,214.99 crore. This portion relates to agricultural electricity consumption.
The remaining Rs. 5,420.23 crore will be recovered from other electricity consumers.
Consequently, domestic and other non-agricultural consumers will face additional costs through their electricity bills during the recovery period.
The revised charges are expected to remain part of monthly household electricity expenses for the specified recovery periods.
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