News Topic:Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited
J&K
JERC authorises J&K, Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply in theft cases
JERC has authorised designated J&K and Ladakh power officers to disconnect supply on detection of electricity theft, subject to statutory safeguards.
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J&K
J&K consumers to pay higher power tariffs from September 1
J&K’s revised electricity tariff, including an average 6.83% hike, takes effect September 1, with new domestic rates and ToD billing for eligible consumers.
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J&K
J&K power tariff hiked 6.83%, opposition slams broken free-electricity promise
JERC has approved a 6.83% power tariff hike for J&K effective September 1 and introduced Time-of-Day billing; opposition leaders and traders have criticized the move
J&K
J&K Discoms propose 5% power tariff hike; JERC to take final call
Jammu & Kashmir’s two power distribution utilities—KPDCL and JPDCL—have proposed a five percent hike in electricity tariff across all consumer categories.
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J&K
No increase in power tariff, subsidized rates to continue: JKPDD
In a major relief for consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (JKPDD) announced today that the J&K Government will absorb any increase in electricity tariffs.
J&K
Govt appoints 25 liaison officers ahead of neutral experts’ visit to Kashmir
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday appointed 25 liaison officers in view of a visit of neutral experts along with “delegations from India and Pakistan”.
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Jammu
JPDCL withdraws power curtailment schedule amid infrastructure improvements
Managing Director JPDCL, Vikas Kundal on Wednesday issued a public notice in which the curtailment schedule has been withdrawn with immediate effect.
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Kashmir
KPDCL’s Crackdown: 11,000+ defaulting consumers disconnected amidst Rs. 85.24 crore revenue surge
Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) conducted a whopping 10,465 inspections and disconnected over 11,000 consumers in the last 10 days.
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