"They are increasing the rates surreptitiously. They are not changing the units, but under the PPAC Act the charges have increased to 8.5 per cent, so it has doubled for consumers," Sachdeva told IANS.
The increased rates under PPAC have been implemented to cover the costs incurred by distribution companies while purchasing power from power generation firms.
The BJP has accused the Delhi government of passing on higher costs to consumers through electricity bills.
Questioning the "financial burden" on the public due to the pension trust for retired employees of companies, the BJP state chief said, "There is a pension trust for retired employees of companies, who will get pension. The burden will be borne by the people of Delhi. Why should one bear the burden of this expense?
Criticizing the government, Sachdeva said, 'It is the policy of the Delhi government that along with running the government from jail, they will also loot Delhi from the jail itself.'
Addressing a press conference earlier in the day, Sachdeva highlighted frequent power cuts in the national capital during the scorching heat, and claimed that the government was secretly arranging to increase power prices to "loot Delhi". of.
He further alleged that power purchase adjustment charges were never heard of before but have gradually started appearing in the electricity bills.
The increased rates under PPAC have been implemented to cover the costs incurred by distribution companies while purchasing power from power generation firms.
The BJP has accused the Delhi government of passing on higher costs to consumers through electricity bills.
Questioning the "financial burden" on the public due to the pension trust for retired employees of companies, the BJP state chief said, "There is a pension trust for retired employees of companies, who will get pension. The burden will be borne by the people of Delhi. Why should one bear the burden of this expense?
Criticizing the government, Sachdeva said, 'It is the policy of the Delhi government that along with running the government from jail, they will also loot Delhi from the jail itself.'
Addressing a press conference earlier in the day, Sachdeva highlighted frequent power cuts in the national capital during the scorching heat, and claimed that the government was secretly arranging to increase power prices to "loot Delhi". of.
He further alleged that power purchase adjustment charges were never heard of before but have gradually started appearing in the electricity bills.
