BENGALURU: There used to be a silver lining to the hike in electrical energy fees with condo dwellers set to learn. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) rolled out a concession for residences with sewage treatment plants (STPs) by pairing price lists with consumer set up.
Until now, all STP operators paid flat commercial charges, however from April 1 (retrospective impact), residences running STPs can pay at home charges that are significantly lower.
M Okay Shankarlinge Gowda, KERC chairperson, said the verdict used to be according to several pleas made by condo complexes and resident welfare association (RWAs). “If the STP is positioned in a residential condo complex, the similar LT fees (home charges) will observe,” he said.
“If it is in a commercial complex, then it might draw in commercial charges and in industries it might be business price lists. This would inspire all residences to arrange STPs on their premises,” he added.
The KERC, considering environmental and social advantages, said solid waste processing gadgets across the city can be allowed to pay LT and HT business category tariff. “There have been demands to carry them below commercial price lists as they promote compost. However, considering the environmental and social advantages we have now stored them below business category,” Gowda said.
The fee has additionally marginally increased fees by 15 paise in step with unit for water pumping and supply gadgets each in urban and rural spaces. It has additionally determined to continue the rebate being equipped for sun water heaters.
No fees for card cost
The KERC revealed it has turned down Bescom’s application to go on processing fees incurred when shoppers make bills through credit and debit playing cards or netbanking. The fee, as an alternative, has directed Bescom to undergo the processing price of customers’ bills as much as Rs 2,000. The power software clarified that it has already installed place ‘Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)’ since March 2018 and shoppers can be reimbursed procedure fees.
Until now, all STP operators paid flat commercial charges, however from April 1 (retrospective impact), residences running STPs can pay at home charges that are significantly lower.
M Okay Shankarlinge Gowda, KERC chairperson, said the verdict used to be according to several pleas made by condo complexes and resident welfare association (RWAs). “If the STP is positioned in a residential condo complex, the similar LT fees (home charges) will observe,” he said.
“If it is in a commercial complex, then it might draw in commercial charges and in industries it might be business price lists. This would inspire all residences to arrange STPs on their premises,” he added.
The KERC, considering environmental and social advantages, said solid waste processing gadgets across the city can be allowed to pay LT and HT business category tariff. “There have been demands to carry them below commercial price lists as they promote compost. However, considering the environmental and social advantages we have now stored them below business category,” Gowda said.
The fee has additionally marginally increased fees by 15 paise in step with unit for water pumping and supply gadgets each in urban and rural spaces. It has additionally determined to continue the rebate being equipped for sun water heaters.
No fees for card cost
The KERC revealed it has turned down Bescom’s application to go on processing fees incurred when shoppers make bills through credit and debit playing cards or netbanking. The fee, as an alternative, has directed Bescom to undergo the processing price of customers’ bills as much as Rs 2,000. The power software clarified that it has already installed place ‘Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)’ since March 2018 and shoppers can be reimbursed procedure fees.
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May 15, 2018
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