CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) has issued a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) to implement a Rs 2 per unit electricity subsidy for tea shops, eateries, cloud kitchens, restaurants and hotels. The move comes nearly two weeks after the state government announced relief to offset the impact of LPG shortages and limited availability of commercial cylinders due to the West Asia crisis.
The state government had announced on March 14 that electricity consumers affected by the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders would receive support for increased power usage after shifting to electric and induction stoves. Under the scheme, the government will pay Rs 2 per unit for excess consumption, while consumers will bear the remaining cost.
A senior TNPDCL official said the circular was issued to formally confirm that the billing software has been updated and to ensure that no eligible consumer is left out. The official added that since the measure is being implemented as an emergency response based on government directions, TNPDCL will seek formal approval for the subsidy from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) at a later stage.