Electricity bills to rise in Karnataka as KERC approves 40 paise hike per unit

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November 4, 2020

Bengaluru, Nov 4: Here’s a bad news for people of Karnataka. In the wake of surging demand and energy charges, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved an average increase in power tariff by 40 paise per unit.

Contrary to the demand by the Electricity Supply Companies (Escoms), which had sought a hike of Rs 1.26 per unit, the KERC has approved only 40 paise per unit across all categories. The new rates will come into effect from the first meter reading date falling on or after November 1, 2020.

While the KERC has approved uniform increase across all the Escoms and Hukkeri RECS, there is a marginal differential increase in BESCOM area. The slab-wise increase in the energy charge ranges from 20 paise to 25 paise per unit across all categories except Bangalore Metro, Battery Charging Station for electric vehicles, besides an increase of 50 paise per unit for temporary installations.

Though the revised tariff should have been given effect from April 1 of every year, the latest revision in the tariff could not be pronounced due to country-wide lockdown on account of Covid-19 pandemic, pendency of KPTCL appeal before the appellate tribunal for electricity (ATE) against KERC order and code of conduct for bypolls to RR Nagar and Sira assembly seats.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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