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Kejriwal cuts power tariff, millions to benefit

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday fulfilled his second major election promise and cut power tariff by half to benefit an estimated 28 lakh households.Kejriwal, who took oath Saturday, also suggested an audit

IANS IANS Updated on: December 31, 2013 20:14 IST
kejriwal cuts power tariff millions to benefit
kejriwal cuts power tariff millions to benefit

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday fulfilled his second major election promise and cut power tariff by half to benefit an estimated 28 lakh households.


Kejriwal, who took oath Saturday, also suggested an audit into the power companies in the capital, giving them time until Wednesday morning to file their objections if any.

In the meantime, he said that those consuming up to 400 units -- 0 to 200 units and 201 to 400 units -- of electricity a month would get 50 percent subsidy.

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