The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday fixed the average electricity rate at Rs 6.41 per unit as compared to Rs 5.93 per unit last year, a hike of 48 paise. The new electricity rate will be effective from August 1.
The single-phase load limit has been increased from 3 to 5 KW, a communication issued by the Commission said.
It said the present tariff structure has been re-structured. The fixed charge based on consumption has now been changed to connect load and telescopic basis. In rural areas, the gauthans have been kept in the domestic consumer category.
The slab fixed for domestic consumers for 2021-22 is up to 5 KW and the fixed charge is Rs 20 per KW. Based on consumption, up to 100 units the charge per unit is Rs 3.60 per unit.
Between 5 to 10 KW, the fixed charge will be Rs 30 per KW and based on consumption above till 200 units is Rs 3.80 per unit. If it reaches 400 units, then Rs 5.20 per unit will be charged. In the 401-600 unit bracket, it will be Rs 6.20 per unit.