While the temperature increases in the summer season, the restlessness of the people increases, while the electricity bill also starts to fall on the pocket. The use of devices such as fan, coolers and AC usually increases power consumption and its expenses in summer. But this time there is news of relief for the people of Assam.
The Assam government has announced a cut in electricity rates in the state, which will provide great relief to consumers during the summer season.
Chief Minister announced
Chief Minister Himanta Vishwa Sharma announced a cut in electricity rates in the state on Tuesday.
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The electricity rate for all domestic consumers has been cut by Rs 1 per unit.
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This deduction will be applicable to domestic customers of all categories including ‘Jeevan Dhara’ and ‘High Tension’.
The Chief Minister also clarified that further reduction in electricity rates would be announced by the end of the year.
Relief for other categories
The government has also announced relief for customers of other categories other than domestic consumers:
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The electricity rate for these categories has been cut by Rs 0.25 per unit.
Relief in April, not a joke
The Chief Minister wrote on the social media platform ‘X’: “April has come, the temperature will rise but your electricity bill will be low.” He also clarified that, “This is no joke in the name of April Fool.”
This deduction in electricity rates was part of the state’s annual budget, which has recently been passed in the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister has earlier indicated that electricity rates can be reduced further by the end of the year.
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