Government’s claims on ‘true down’ charges misleading, says CPI(M)

Key Points

1. CPI(M) criticised NDA government on power tariffs.
2. ₹12,771 crore proposed as true-up charges by power distribution companies between 2019 and 2024.
3. APERC rejected ₹8,274 crore (64%) of the proposed true-up charges.
4. Consumers are allegedly affected by additional fuel and power purchase cost adjustment (FPPCA) charges.
5. ₹15,485 crore in FPPCA charges ordered for 2022–23 and 2023–24.
6. Consumers paying an extra 40 paise per unit every month due to FPPCA.
7. CPI(M) demands withdrawal of adjustment charges and suspension of prepaid smart meters.