While the budget of the common man has already collapsed due to the rising prices of petrol, diesel and CNG, now there is a possibility of a major financial shock regarding electricity bills. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed to increase the fixed charge in electricity bills. If this proposal is approved, consumers may have to pay a fixed amount every month even if the electricity consumption is low or the house is completely shut down. Currently, there are two types of charges in the electricity bill. The first is the charge for the actual electricity units used and the second is the fixed charge. This fixed charge is charged in a fixed manner every month, regardless of whether the electricity consumption is more or less. Now a proposal has come to light to increase the share of this fixed charge.
If this proposal is implemented, even consumers who use less electricity may have to pay a higher fixed charge. For example, if a family goes out of town for a month and does not use any electricity at home, they will still have to pay the fixed charge. This could create a situation where they will have to pay the bill even if they do not use electricity.