Power charges hiked, excess charge for additional consumption

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The regulatory commission permitted the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to levy double charge per unit from consumers using above 300 units in a month. The new rate will come into effect from Dec 15 onwards and will last till May 31, 2013.

A 25% power cut has been imposed on high tension, extra high tension consumers and if it is violated, a fine will be imposed. Excess fare will be charged form industries if more than 80% of electricity is used.