New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that there has been no hike in electricity tariffs in the national capital for the fifth consecutive year after power regulator DERC announced a significant reduction in fixed charges on electricity in the city.
The chief minister further said Delhi had the lowest power tariffs in the country and the only place with 24x7 electricity.
Power Minister Satyendar Jain said the chief minister had requested the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to reduce fixed charges three months ago.
The DERC announced the new electricity tariffs for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges.
DERC chairman Justice (retired) S S Chauhan said the new rates would be applicable from August 1. See P3