APERC Orders Refunds Totaling Rs 923 Crore to Consumers

The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has told power companies to give money back to customers.

These companies had charged too much for electricity.

They collected about Rs 2,787 crore, but were only allowed to collect Rs 1,863.64 crore.

Because of this, customers will receive a refund of about 13 paisa for each unit of electricity used.

The refund will happen over a year, starting in late 2025.

This is the first time since 1999 that the commission has ordered a refund instead of more charges.