New Delhi, Mar 29 (KNN) The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has reduced the electricity tariffs by upto 32 per cent for all consumer categories whether domestic or commercial.

Also tariffs for non-domestic, industry and other category consumers rates have also been reduced.

The electricity prices have now been reduced to 32% in the state.

Delhi is the first state to reduce electricity tariffs; it is the one that has revised power prices for 2018-19 in the last three months as compared to other states.

In its tariff order applicable for the year 2018-19, the commission has reduced electricity prices for domestic power consumption of up to 200 units per month by Re 1 per unit to Rs 3 per unit. Domestic power consumers consuming 200 units - 400 units of electricity per month will pay Rs 1.45 per unit lesser at Rs 4.50 per unit. However, fixed charges have been substantially raised across all categories.

Electricity consumption between 401- 800 units per month will be charged at Rs 6.5 per unit against previous tariff of Rs 7.30 per unit. Tariffs for non-domestic, industry and other category consumers have also been reduced.

It has been expected and guessed that with the introduction of revised tariffs, the three Delhi distribution companies - BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd- will earn revenue of Rs 9161 crore, Rs 5013 crore and Rs 6803 crore respectively in the next financial year. (KNN/YV)