The surcharge will be imposed at 3.99% on top of the base Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) of Rs 2.45 per unit. Gandhinagar : Households, shops, offices and industries in Gujarat are set to pay more for electricity after a new variable surcharge was added to the state’s power adjustment levy.
Consumers will have to pay an additional Rs 30 to Rs 45 on bills for consumption of up to 100 units, Rs 90 to Rs 135 for up to 200 units, Rs 150 to Rs 225 for 500 units and Rs 300 to Rs 450 for 1,000 units, according to the Congress.
In a democracy, consumers are not merely expected to pay bills; they also have the right to demand an account,” he said. He questioned why consumers were being made to bear rising power costs without a detailed public explanation of changes in coal, gas, and other power procurement expenses. He sought clarity on the calculation method, the financial impact on consumers and steps to keep electricity affordable. “Electricity is an essential necessity, not a luxury.
“Why is a 3.99% surcharge being imposed on people already struggling with inflation? How much have the costs of power generation and purchase actually increased, and will the govt and power companies publish a clear account? Congress leader Manish Doshi asked.