Why are Goans opposed to proposed power tariff hike?

Franky Gracias

'NO' TO POWER HIKE

Power consumers are strongly opposed to the impending tariff hike from April 2024.

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UNNECESSARY BURDEN

Domestic consumers will face the burden of a 6 per cent hike in the power tariff for 2024-25.

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CALL FOR AUDIT

Citizens and activists demanded an audit of the Goa Electricity Department, including its finances. They asked the department to recover outstanding arrears.

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JUST DEMAND

They also demanded that the Goa Electricity Department earn revenue by improving its functioning.

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UNREASONABLE

If approved, this hike will be the third one in the past three years.

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STOP POWER THEFT

During a public hearing, citizens alleged pilferage of power and demanded action against those committing this theft.

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BANKING ON TAMNAR

Meanwhile, Chief Electrical Engineer, Stephen Fernandes, maintains that the Tamnar project will help resolve power problems faced by the people of South Goa. The project had faced opposition as it passes through the Western Ghats.

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