06 Feb 2024| 06:48am ISTOpposition slams government over continued hike in power tariffDemands recovery of Rs 643 crore worth pending power bills from defaulters, including many government departmentsTeam HeraldPORVORIM: The Members in the Legislative Assembly on Monday cornered the government or continued power tariff hike, pointing out that it is putting a significant burden on common citizens. Pointing out that this amounts to a 10.05 per cent hike, Sardesai questioned the government as to whether salaries have grown in this proportion and how will common citizens cope with such hikes. Recover arrearsThe Opposition members also demanded measures to recover Rs 643 crores worth arrears i.e. pending power bills from defaulters including, many government departments. Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said that arrears of Rs 643 crore include Rs 208.96 crore from domestic consumers, Rs 53 crore from commercial consumers, Rs 26 crore from industrial consumers and Rs 355 crore from State and Central government departments.

Source: The Herald February 05, 2024 20:50 UTC