Bengaluru: Days after the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) ordered a 36-paise per unit power tariff hike, effective from April 1, the State Government is now considering an additional increase of 15 to 20 paise per unit. A Government Order in this regard is expected within a day or two, sources said.
The recent 36-paise hike by KERC aimed to generate funds to cover pension expenses and gratuity payments for retired staff of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and Electricity Supply Companies (ESComs).
