In a move that will impact consumers, the power tariff has been increased by 4.83%, effective from July 1. This applies to both usage and fixed charges. The TNERC issued a suo motu order in this regard. TNIE had reported first on June 14 that the power tariff will be revised by 4.83 %. This marks the third upward revision… Continue reading "Tangedco increases power tariff by 4.8 per cent"
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has carried out searches at 10 locations in Chennai related to officials of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) and South India Corporation (SIC), a group company of the Chettinad Group. A sum of Rs 360 crore was also recovered during the raids, the ED said in a statement. The searches were conducted last… Continue reading "ED searches in Chennai linked to officials of TANGEDCO"
As adequate time was given for linking Aadhaar with Tangedco connections, no more extension would be granted for the process, said Electricity Minister V Senthilbalaji on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters in Karur, the Minister said that Tamil Nadu has achieved a record generation of solar power this time and steps were underway to boost it to 6,000 MW by solar… Continue reading "No more extension for linking Aadhaar with EB connection"
The last day for linking the Aadhaar number with the electricity service connection numbers is today (February 28). Electricity consumers can check whether their Aadhaar number is linked to their electricity connection by entering the electricity connection number and mobile number on the website https://adhar.tnebltd.org/Aadhaar/ According to a report , around 2.33 crore domestic electricity connections are in use across… Continue reading "Today is the last day for linking Aadhaar with EB connection"
Tangedco has sought Rs 12 crore from the State government for temporary restoration work for the damage caused by cyclone Mandous. Cyclone Mandous, which made its landfall on December 9, has caused permanent damage to the tune of Rs 38 crore. The cyclonic winds damaged as many as 969 poles including 729 low-tension (LT) poles and 250 high-tension (HT) poles.… Continue reading "TANGEDCO seeks Rs 12 crore for Mandous damage restoration works"