GENERAL21 Sept 2026
J&K Assembly erupts: What’s behind BJP protest over power tariffs, NHM jobs and workers’ demands | Mint
Jammu and Kashmir's power regulator, JERC, has approved an average 6.83% electricity tariff hike, effective September 1. Metered homes using up to 200 units now pay ₹2.45 per unit. This affects households and small businesses across the state. BJP MLAs protested in the Assembly, also backing National Health Mission employees and daily wagers. Check your latest bill and budget for higher monthly power costs.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission approved an average 6.83% rise in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, with the revised rates taking effect from September 1.
- Metered domestic consumers pay ₹2.45 per unit up to 200 units, ₹4.20 per unit for 201 to 400 units, and ₹4.60 per unit above 400 units.
- BJP legislators protested in the Assembly over the power tariff hike, the demands of National Health Mission employees, and the regularisation of daily wagers.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Compare your latest J&K electricity bill with the new per-unit rates, and if the charge looks wrong, take it up with your distribution company (JPDCL or KPDCL), keeping the bill copy handy.
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