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Bhiwandi Power Bills to Rise with New Fuel Adjustment Charges
People in the city of Bhiwandi will see higher electricity bills this August.
The power companies are adding special extra charges called Fuel Adjustment Charges, or FAC, to the bills.
The extra amount depends on how much electricity a person uses.
Homes that use up to 100 units will pay 20 paise more per unit.
Homes that use more than 500 units will pay 60 paise more per unit.
Families living below the poverty line will pay only 10 paise extra per unit.
Factories, shops and electric vehicle charging stations must also pay extra charges.
A leader of the Bhiwandi Powerloom Organisation, Tirupati V. Siripuram, says this will raise the cost of making products.
He is asking people to carefully check their electricity bills.
He believes many people do not understand all the charges on their bills.
New Fuel Adjustment Charges will be levied on electricity used in July and are expected to appear on Bhiwandi consumers' August bills.
Domestic consumers will pay an extra 20 to 60 paise per unit, with higher add-ons for higher consumption slabs.
Below Poverty Line consumers will be charged a lower additional FAC of 10 paise per unit.
High-tension industrial consumers face 30-45 paise per unit extra, low-tension industrial consumers 25-35 paise, and low-tension commercial consumers 40-60 paise per unit.
EV charging stations will be charged an additional 30 paise per unit, and industry leaders warn of rising operational costs.
- Who
- Electricity consumers in Bhiwandi across domestic, industrial, commercial and EV charging categories, along with Bhiwandi Powerloom Organisation President Tirupati V. Siripuram, who raised concerns.
- What
- Additional Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC) of 10 to 60 paise per unit are being added to electricity consumed in July, increasing power bills.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, one of Maharashtra's key industrial and textile hubs.
- When
- Expected to be reflected in August electricity bills.
- Why
- The revised FAC structure adds an additional financial burden on consumers; activists and industry representatives say rising electricity costs affect households, businesses and industrial production costs.
Key facts
- Affected area
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- Charge applies to
- Electricity consumed in July
- Expected on
- August electricity bills
- BPL consumers
- 10 paise per unit extra
- Domestic consumers
- 20-60 paise per unit extra by consumption slab
- High-tension industrial consumers
- 30-45 paise per unit extra
- Low-tension commercial consumers
- 40-60 paise per unit extra
- EV charging stations
- 30 paise per unit extra
Quotes
Tirupati V. Siripuram
President of Bhiwandi Powerloom Organisation
“He added that awareness campaigns on electricity‑related issues are being conducted regularly, but meaningful change would be difficult unless consumers become more proactive in understanding their rights and the tariff structure.”
freepressjournal.in
“He said consumers should not treat electricity bills merely as payment documents but should carefully examine every component, including unit‑wise tariffs and additional charges.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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