AIADMK’s former interim general secretary V.K. Sasikala and AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran have condemned the hike in power tariff.
In a statement, Ms. Sasikala pointed out that the maximum quantum of hike was 53%. In respect of those domestic consumers using up to 200 units bi-monthly, a segment of which constituted about 63% of total consumers, the percentage of increase was 32%.
She said that those consuming up to 500 units would have to pay ₹ 1,725 against ₹ 1,130, marking 53% increase, and in the case of use up to 200 units, the charges would go up from ₹ 170 to ₹ 225, reflecting 32% hike. Explaining how the tariff order would adversely affect other segments of consumers, she demanded that the move be rolled back.
