New Delhi. In this way, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tries to woo the people of other states by taking the help of Delhi model. First, he formed his government in Punjab by taking the help of Delhi model and now he has started trying to lay his political chessboard in other states by taking the help of this formula. At the same time, the Kejriwal government is preparing to give a big blow to the people of Delhi by increasing the electricity prices. Yes….Let us tell you that in the capital Delhi, an increase of four percent can be registered in the electricity rates.
It is known that earlier on June 4, 2022, electricity rates were increased by four percent. According to Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOM) officials, PPAC is levied to balance the rise in fuel prices. The increase in PPAC comes ahead of increased prices of imported coal by central coal generating stations, increased gas prices and higher prices of power exchanges, which reached around Rs 20 per unit before being capped by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Was.
According to officials, since 2002, the cost of purchasing power for Delhi DISCOMS has increased by about 300 per cent, over which DISCOMS has no control, while retail charges have increased by about 90 per cent in the same period. On the other hand, according to the discoms, there is a need for timely review of PPAC under the Electricity Act, DERC’s own tariff orders and orders of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). Power Purchase Adjustment Fee (PPAC) is an additional fee paid to generating companies to compensate for changes in market-driven fuel costs due to rise in coal and gas prices.