Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission Tariff Order 2025 All ESCOMs

ANNEXURE - 9

ELECTRICITY TARIFF - 2026

K.E.R.C. ORDER DATED: 27th MARCH 2025

Effective for the Electricity consumed from the first meter

reading date falling on or after: 01.04.2025 for FY2025-26,
01.04.2026 for FY2026-27 & 01.04.2027 for FY2027-28

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited

Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited
Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited

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ELECTRICITY TARIFF-2026
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TARIFF:
(APPLICABLE TO BOTH HT AND LT)

1. The supply of power is subject to execution of agreement by the Consumer in

the prescribed form, payment of prescribed deposits and compliance of terms
and conditions as stipulated in the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the
Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka and Regulations issued under
the Electricity Act, 2003 and compliance of all other Regulations issued /
amended from time to time.

2. The tariffs are applicable to only single point of supply unless otherwise
approved by the Licensee.

3. The Licensee does not bind himself to energize any installation, unless the
Consumer guarantees the payment of minimum charges. The minimum
charges are the power supply charges, in accordance with the tariff in force
from time to time. This shall be payable by the Consumer until the power supply
agreement is terminated, irrespective of the installation being in service or
under disconnection.

4. The tariffs in the schedule are applicable to supply of power within the area of
operation of the licensee.

5. The tariffs are subject to levy of Tax and Surcharges thereon as may be decided
by the State Government, from time to time.

6. For the purpose of these tariffs, the following conversion factor would be used:
1 HP=0.746 KW. 1HP=0.878 KVA.
7. The bill amount will be rounded off to the nearest Rupee, i.e., the bill amount
of 50 Paise and above will be rounded off to the next higher Rupee and the
amount less than 50 Paise will be ignored.

8. Use of power for temporary illumination in the premises already having

permanent power supply for marriages, exhibitions in hotels, sales promotions
etc., is limited to sanctioned load at the applicable permanent power supply
tariff rates. Temporary tariff rates will be applicable in case the load exceeds
sanctioned load as per the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution
Licensees in the State of Karnataka.

9. LT power supply can be given where the requisitioned load is less than 150 kw
/ 201 HP. The applicant is however at liberty to avail HT supply for lesser loads.
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The minimum contract demand for HT supply shall be 25 KVA or as amended

from time to time by the Licensee with the approval of KERC.

10. The Consumer shall not resell electricity purchased from the Licensee to a third
party except:

(a) Where the Consumer holds a sanction or a tariff provision for distribution
and sale of energy.

(b) Under special contract permitting the Consumer for resale of energy in
accordance with the provisions of the contract.

11. Non-receipt of the bill by the Consumer is not a valid reason for non-payment
of bills. If the bill is not received within 7 days from the meter reading date, the
Consumer shall notify the licensees’ office, which issues the bill. Otherwise, it will
be deemed that the bills have reached the Consumer in due time.

12. The Licensee will levy the following charges for non-realization of each Cheque.

1 Cheque amount up to Rs.10,000 5% of the amount subject to a

minimum of Rs.100
2 Cheque amount of Rs.10,001and up 3% of the amount subject to a
to Rs.1,00,000 minimum of Rs.500
3 Cheque amount above Rs.1 Lakh: 2% of the amount subject to a
minimum of Rs.3000

13. In respect of power supply charges paid by the Consumer through money
order, Cheque /DD sent by post, receipt will be drawn and the Consumer has
to collect the same.

14. In case of any belated payment, simple interest at the rate of 1% per month
will be levied on the actual No. of days of delay subject to a minimum of Re.1
for LT installation and Rs.100 for HT installation. No interest is however levied for
arrears of Rs.10 and less.

15. All LT Consumers shall provide current limiter/Circuit Breakers of capacity

prescribed by the Licensee depending upon the sanctioned load.

16. All payments made by the Consumer will be adjusted in the following order of
priority: -

(a) Interest on arrears of Electricity Tax

(b) Arrears of Electricity Tax
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(c) Arrears of Interest on Electricity charges

(d) Arrears of Electricity charges
(e) Current month’s dues

17. For the purpose of billing,

(i) the higher of the rated load or sanctioned load in respect of LT

installations which are not provided with Electronic Tri-Vector meter/
Smart Meter,

(ii) sanctioned load or MD recorded, whichever is higher, in respect of

installations provided with static meter or Electronic Tri-Vector meter or
Smart Meter, will be considered.

Penalty and other clauses shall apply if the sanctioned load is exceeded.

18. The bill amount shall be paid within 15 days from the date of presentation of
the bill failing which the interest becomes payable.

19. In view of introduction of single slab for energy charges, the LT consumers may
avail multiple connections to their premises.

20. In case of multiple connections in a building, all the meters shall be provided
at one easily accessible place in the ground floor.

21. Reconnection charges: The following reconnection charges shall be levied in

case of disconnection and included in the monthly bill.

For reconnection of:

a Single Phase Domestic installations under Rs.20 per Installation.
Tariff schedule LT-1
b Three Phase Domestic installations under Rs.50 per Installation.
Tariff schedule LT-1 and Single Phase
Commercial & Power installations.
c All LT installations with 3 Phase supply Rs.100 per Installation.
other than LT-1
d All HT& EHT installations Rs.500 per Installation.

22. Payments upto and inclusive of Rs.10000/- shall only be made by cash or DD or
digital payment. Payments above Rs.10,000 shall be by cheque or D.D or
through digital payment.

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Note: The Consumers can avail the facility of payment of monthly power supply bill
through Electronic clearing system (ECS)/ Debit / Credit cards / RTGS/ NEFT/ Net
Banking through ESCOMs/ Bank/ Bangalore One and Karnataka One website, on-
line E-Payment / Digital mode of payments as per the guidelines issued by the RBI
wherever such facility is provided by the Licensee in respect of revenue payments
up to the limit prescribed by the RBI.

23. If any of installations is not covered under any Tariff schedule, the Licensee is
permitted to classify such installations under appropriate Tariff schedule under
intimation to the K.E.R.C and approval thereon.

24. Seasonal Industries

Applicable to all Seasonal Industries.

i) The industries that intend to avail this benefit shall have Electronic Tri- Vector
Meter / Smart Meter installed to their installations.

ii) ‘Working season’ months and ‘off-season’ months shall be determined by an

order issued by the Executive Engineer of the concerned O&M Division of the
Licensee as per the request of the Consumer and will continue from year to
year unless otherwise altered. The Consumer shall give a clear one month’s
notice in case he intends to change his ‘working season’.

iii) The consumption during any month of the declared off-season shall not be
more than 25% of the average consumption of the previous working season.

iv) The ‘Working season’ months and ‘off-season’ months shall be full–calendar
months. If the power availed during a month exceeds the allotment for the
‘off-season’ month, it shall be taken for calculating the billing demand as if
the month is the ‘working season’ month.

v) The Consumer can avail the facility of ‘off-season’ up to six months in a

calendar year not exceeding in two spells in that year. During the ‘off-season’
period, the Consumer may use power for administrative offices etc., and for
overhauling and repairing plant and machinery.
NOTE: The terms and conditions for seasonal industries will also apply to LT-
4(c) category installations on submission of written request to opt for seasonal
benefits.

25. Whether an institution availing Power supply can be considered as

charitable or not will be decided by the Licensee on the production of
certificate Form-10AC form the Income Tax department.
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26 Time of the Tariff (ToD)

The Commission as decided in the earlier tariff orders, decides to continue
compulsory Time of Day Tariff for HT2 (a), HT2 (b) and HT2(c) consumers with a
contract demand of 500 KVA and above. Further, the optional ToD will
continue as existing for HT2 (a), HT2 (b) and HT 2(C) consumers with contract
demand of less than 500 KVA. Also the ToD for HT1 consumers on optional basis
would continue as existing earlier. The ToD tariff for the HT installations using the
power for charging the Electric Motor Vehicle in the depots of BMTC / KSRTC/
NEKRTC / NWKRTC on optional basis is also applicable. Details of ToD tariff are
indicated under the respective tariff category. The ToD tariff is not applicable
to BMRCL and Railway Traction installations.
The TOD tariff penalty / incentive in all the cases is applicable for the period
specified by the Commission in the Tariff Order.

27. SICK INDUSTRIES:

The Government of Karnataka has extended certain reliefs for
revival/rehabilitation of sick industries under the New Industrial Policy 2001-06
vide G.O. No. CI 167 SPI 2001, dated 30.06.2001. Further, the Government of
Karnataka has issued G.O No.CI2 BIF 2010, dated 21.10.2010. The Commission,
in its Tariff Order 2002, has accorded approval for implementation of reliefs to
the sick industries as per the Government policy and the same was continued
in the subsequent Tariff Orders. In view of issue of the G.O No.CI2 BIF 2010,
dated 21.10.2010, the Commission has accorded approval to ESCOMs for
implementation of the reliefs extended to sick industrial units for their revival /
rehabilitation on the basis of the orders issued by the Commissioner for Industrial
Development and Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of
Karnataka / National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

28. Incentive for Prompt Payment / Advance Payment:

An incentive at the rate of 0.25% of such bill shall be given to the following
Consumers by way of adjustment in the subsequent month’s bill:
(i) In the case of monthly bills exceeding Rs.1,00,000 (Rs. One lakhs), if
the payment is made 10 days in advance of the due date.
(ii) Advance payment exceeding Rs.10000 made by the Consumers
towards monthly bills.
The Commission decides to continue the above incentive.

29. Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State of

Karnataka and amendments issued thereon from time to time and Regulations
issued under the Electricity Act, 2003 will prevail over the extract given in this
tariff book in the event of any discrepancy.
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30. Self-Reading of Meters:

The Commission has approved Self-Reading of Meters by Consumers and issue
of bills by the Licensee based on such readings and the Licensee shall take the
reading at least once in six months and reconcile the difference, if any and
raise the bills accordingly. This procedure may be implemented by the
Licensee as stipulated under Clause 26.01 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity
of the Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka.

In view of the introduction of single slab system for energy charges to LT

consumers, the Commission decides to encourage the willing consumers to
avail facility of self-reading of meters. Hence, the Licensees shall develop
modalities for implementation of facility of self-reading through digitized
modes, as already ordered.

31. Metering for 400 Voltas, 3 phase supply with requisition load above 50 kw to
150 kw:
The accuracy class of metering for arranging power supply to consumers at
Low Tension for loads between 50 KW to 150 KW shall be the same as prescribed
for HT consumers.

The metering arrangement for consumers availing load between 50 KW to 150

KW at low tension shall be strictly arranged using a metering cubicle similar to
that of a HT metering arrangement.

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ELECTRICITY TARIFF-2026

PART-I

LOW TENSION SUPPLY

(400 Volts Three Phase and

230 Volts Single Phase Supply)

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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO BILLING OF LT INSTALLATIONS:

1. In the case of LT Industrial / Commercial Consumers, Demand Based Tariff at

the option of the Consumer, can be adopted. The Consumer is permitted to
have more connected load than the sanctioned load. The billing demand will
be the sanctioned load, or Maximum Demand recorded in the Tri-Vector Meter
/ Smart Meter during the month, whichever is higher. If the Maximum Demand
recorded is more than the sanctioned load, penal charges at two times the
normal rate shall apply.

2. Use of power within the Consumer premises for bonafide temporary purpose is
permitted, subject to the conditions that, total load of the installation on the
system does not exceed the sanctioned load.

3. Where it is intended to use power supply temporarily, for floor polishing and
such other portable equipment, in a premises having permanent power supply,
such equipment shall be provided with earth leakage circuit breakers of
adequate capacity.

4. The laboratory installations in educational institutions are allowed to install

connected machineries up to 4 times the sanctioned load. The fixed charges
shall however be on the basis of sanctioned load.

6. A rebate of 25 Paise per unit will be given for the House/ School/Hostels
meant for Handicapped, Aged, Destitute and Orphans, Rehabilitation
Centres under Tariff schedule LT-1.

7. A rebate of 20% on fixed charges and energy charges will be allowed in the
monthly bill in respect of public Telephone booths having STD/ISD/ FAX facility
run by handicapped people, under Tariff schedule LT 3.

8. A rebate of 2 paise per unit will be allowed if capacitors are installed as per
Clause 23 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in
the State of Karnataka in respect of all metered IP Set Installations.

9. Power Factor (PF):

Capacitors of appropriate capacity shall be installed in accordance with
Clause 23 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in
the State of Karnataka, in the case of installations covered under Tariff
category LT 3, LT4, LT 5, & LT 6, where motive power is involved.

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(i) The specified P.F. is 0.85. If the PF is found to be less than 0.85 Lag, a surcharge
of 2 Paise per unit consumed will be levied for every reduction of P.F. by 0.01
below 0.85 Lag. In respect of LT installations, however, this is subject to a
maximum surcharge of 30 Paise per unit.

(ii) The power factor when computed as the ratio of KWh/KVAH will be determined
up to 3 decimals (ignoring figures in the other decimal places) and then
rounded off to the nearest second decimal as illustrated below:
(a) 0.8449 to be rounded off to 0.84
(b) 0.8451 to be rounded off to 0.85

(iii) In respect of Electronic Tri-Vector meters / Smart Meter, the recorded average
PF over the billing period shall be considered for billing purposes.

(iv) During inspection, if the capacity of capacitors provided is found to be less

than what is stipulated in Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution
Licensees in the State of Karnataka, a surcharge of 30 Paise/unit will be levied
in the case of installations covered under Tariff categories LT 3, LT 5, & LT 6 where
motive power is involved.

(v) In the case of installations without electronic Tri-vector meters / Smart Meter
even after providing capacitors as recommended in Clause 23.01 and 23.03 of
Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State of
Karnataka, if during any periodical or other testing / rating of the installation by
the Licensee, the PF of the installation is found to be lesser than 0.85, a
surcharge determined as above shall be levied from the billing month following
the expiry of Three months’ notice given by the Licensee, till such time, the
additional capacitors are installed and informed to the Licensee in writing by
the Consumer. This is also applicable for LT installations provided with electronic
Tri-vector meters / Smart Meter.

10. All new IP set applicants shall fix capacitors of adequate capacity in
accordance with Clause 23 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the
Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka before taking service.

11. All the existing IP set Consumers shall also fix capacitors of adequate capacity
in accordance with Clause 23 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the
Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka, failing which, PF surcharge at
the rate of Rs.100 per HP/ year shall be levied. If the capacitors are found to be
removed / not installed, a penalty at the same rate as above (Rs. 100/-per HP
/ Year) shall be levied.

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12. The Semi-permanent cinemas having Semi-permanent structure, with

permanent wiring and licence of not less than one year, will be billed under
commercial tariff schedule i.e., LT 3.

13. Touring cinemas having an outfit comprising cinema apparatus and

accessories, taken from place to place for exhibition of cinematography films
and also outdoor shooting units, will be billed under Temporary Tariff schedule
i.e., LT 7.

14. The Consumers under IP set tariff schedule, shall use the energy only for
pumping water to irrigate their own land as stated in the IP set application /
water right certificate and for bonafide agriculture use. Otherwise, such
installations shall be billed under appropriate Industrial / Commercial tariff,
based on the recorded consumption, if available, or on the consumption
computed as per the Table given under Clause 42.06 of the Conditions of
Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka.

15. The water pumped for agricultural purposes may also be used by the
Consumer for his bonafide drinking purposes and for supplying water to
animals, birds, Poultry farms, Dairy farms and fish farms maintained by the
Consumer in addition to agriculture.

16. The motor of IP set installations can be used with an alternative drive for other
agricultural operations like sugar cane crusher, coffee pulping, arecanut cutting
etc., with the approval of the Licensee. The energy used for such operation
shall be metered separately by providing alternate switch and charged at LT
Industrial Tariff (Only Energy charges) during the period of alternative use.
However, if the energy used both for IP Set and alternative operation, is
measured together by one energy meter, the energy used for alternate drive
shall be estimated by deducting the average IP Set consumption for that
month, as per the IP sample meter readings for the sub division, as certified by
the sub-divisional Officer.

17. The IP Consumer is permitted to use energy for lighting the pump house and
well limited to two lighting points.

18. Billing shall be made at least once in a quarter year for all IP sets.

19. In the case of welding transformers, the connected load shall be taken as:
a) Half the maximum capacity in KVA as per the nameplate specified under
IS: 1851
OR
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b) Half the maximum capacity in KVA as recorded during the rating by the
Licensee, whichever is higher.

20. Electricity under Tariff LT 3 / LT 5 can also be used for Lighting, Heating and Air-
conditioning, Yard-Lighting, water supply in the respective of premises of
Commercial / Industrial Units.

21. LED fittings shall be provided by the Licensee for the Streetlights in the case of
villages covered under the Licensee’s electrification programme for initial
installation.

In all other cases, the entire cost of fittings including Brackets, Clamps, etc., and
labour for replacement, additions and modifications shall be met by the
organizations making such a request. Labour charges shall be paid at the standard
rates fixed by the Licensee for each type of fitting.

22. Lamps, fittings and replacements for defective components of fittings shall be
supplied by the concerned Village Panchayaths, Town Panchayaths or
Municipalities for replacement.

23. Fraction of KW / HP shall be rounded off to the nearest quarter KW / HP for

purpose of billing and the minimum billing being for 1 KW / 1HP in respect of all
categories of LT installations including I.P. sets. In the case of street lighting
installations, fraction of KW shall be rounded off to nearest quarter KW for the
purpose of billing and the minimum billing shall be quarter KW.

26. Seasonal Industries.

a) The industries which intend to utilize seasonal industry benefit, shall comply
with the conditionality specified under Para no. 24 of the General terms and
conditions of tariff (applicable to both HT & LT).

b) The industries that intend to avail this benefit shall have Electronic Tri-Vector
Meter / Smart Meter fitted to their installation.

c) Monthly charges during the seasonal months shall be fixed charges and
energy charges. The monthly charges during the off seasonal months shall
be the energy charges plus 25% of the applicable fixed charges.

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TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-1

Applicable to lighting/combined lighting, heating and motive Power installations of
residential houses, including the installations serviced under erstwhile Bhagyajyothi /
Kutirjyothi scheme and also to such houses where a portion is used by the occupant
for (a) Handloom weaving (b) Silk rearing and reeling and artisans using motors up to
200 watts (c) Consultancy in - (i) Engineering (ii) Architecture (iii) Medicine (iv)
Astrology (v) Legal matters (vi) Income Tax (vii) Chartered Accountants (d) Job
typing (e) Tailoring (f) Post Office (g) Gold smithy (h) Chawki rearing (i) Paying
guests/Home stay guests (j) personal Computers (k) Dhobis (l) Hand operated printing
press (m) Beauty Parlours (n) Water Supply installations, Lift which is independently
serviced for bonafide use of residential complexes/residence, (o) Farm Houses and
yard lighting limiting to 120 Watts, (p) Fodder Choppers, Arecanut cutting machine &
Milking Machines with a connected load upto 1 HP.

Also applicable to the installations of (i) Hospitals, Dispensaries, Health Centres run by
State/Central Govt. and local bodies; (ii) Houses, schools and Hostels meant for
handicapped, aged, destitute and orphans; (iii) Rehabilitation Centres run by
charitable institutions, AIDS and drug addicts Rehabilitation Centres; (iv) Railway staff
Quarters with single meter (v) fire service station offices.

It is also applicable to the installations of (a) Temples, Mosques, Churches,

Gurudwaras, Ashrams, Mutts and religious/Charitable institutions; (b) Hospitals,
Dispensaries and Health Centres run by Charitable institutions including X-ray units; (c)
Jails and Prisons (d) Schools, Colleges, Educational institutions run by State/Central
Govt.,/Local Bodies; (e) Seminaries; (f) Hostels run by the Government, Educational
Institutions, Cultural, Scientific and Charitable Institutions (g) Guest Houses/Travellers
Bungalows run in Government buildings or by State/Central
Govt./Religious/Charitable institutions; (h) Public libraries; (i) Museums; (j) Installations
of Historical Monuments of Archaeology Departments;(k) Public Telephone Booths
without STD/ISD/FAX facility run by handicapped people; (l) Sulabh / Nirmal
Souchalayas; (m) Viswa Sheds having Lighting Loads only; (m) Gaushalas.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-1

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.145/- Rs.150/- Rs.160/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 580 paise 580 paise 575 paise

Note: [Applicable to LT-1 Tariff Schedule]

(a) Temples, Church’s, Mosques, Gurudwaras, Ashrams, Mutts and Religious /
Charitable Institution availing the power supply for religious activities under LT
supply, shall be categorized and billed under this Tariff schedule. If these institutions
use the power for Kalyana Mantapas / Marriage hall, Restaurant or for any other

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commercial activity, not related to religious activities, such energy consumption

shall be billed under LT-3 tariff schedule.

(b) Rebate for LT domestic installations having SRTPV system:

LT domestic installations with sanctioned load up to 10 KW shall be eligible for the
rebate. The eligible consumers shall be allowed a rebate of Rs.25/kW in fixed
charges for the installed SRTPV capacity.

(c) “Home Stay” means a private owned residence including a residence in a farm /
plantation where the owner or any of their immediate family (spouse /children) is
physically residing in the same residence and letting out minimum one room and
maximum six rooms where any tourist can stay on payment of boarding and
lodging charges. Such installations shall be billed under LT-1 tariff.

If a private owned place including buildings in a farm / plantation where the

owners of the establishment does not reside at the establishment themselves, but
an agent or an operator designated by them resides in the building / establishment
/ premises for providing the necessary services to the visitors / guests such
installations shall be billed under LT-3(a) tariff.

TARIFF SCHEDULE - LT-2

Applicable to the installations of Private Professional and other Private Educational
Institutions including aided, unaided institutions, Nursing Homes and Private Hospitals
having only lighting or combined lighting & heating, and motive power.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-2

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.190/- Rs.195/- Rs.200/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 675 paise 655 paise 625 paise

Note: [Applicable to LT-1 &, LT-2 Tariff Schedules]

(a) A rebate of 25 paise per unit shall be given for installation of a house/ School/
Hostels meant for Handicapped, Aged, Destitute and Orphans, Rehabilitation
Centres run by Charitable Institutions.

(b) Use of power within the consumer's premises for temporary purposes for bonafide
use is permitted subject to the condition that, the total load of the installation on
the system does not exceed the sanctioned load.

(c) Where it is intended to use floor polishing and such other portable equipment
temporarily, in the premises having permanent supply, such equipment shall be
provided with an earth leakage circuit breaker of adequate capacity.

(d) The laboratory installations in educational institutions are allowed to install

connected machinery up to 4 times the sanctioned load. The fixed charges shall
however be on the basis of sanctioned load.

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TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-3(a)

Applicable to Commercial Lighting, Heating and Motive Power installations of Clinics,
Diagnostic Centres, X-Ray units, Shops, Stores, Hotels / Restaurants / Boarding and
Lodging Homes, Bars, Private guest Houses, Mess, Clubs, Kalyan Mantaps / Choultries,
permanent Cinemas/ Semi Permanent Cinemas, Theatres, Petrol Bunks, Petrol, Diesel
and oil Storage Plants, Service Stations/ Garages, Banks, Telephone Exchanges. T.V.
Stations, Microwave Stations, All India Radio, Dish Antenna, Public Telephone Booths/
STD, ISD, FAX Communication Centers, Stud Farms, Race Course, Ice Cream Parlours,
Computer Centres, Photo Studio / colour Laboratory, Photo Copiers, Railway
Installation excepting Railway workshop, BMTC / KSRTC Bus Stations excepting
Workshop, All offices, Police Stations, Commercial Complexes, Lifts of Commercial
Complexes, Battery Charging units (other than EV Battery Charging units), Tyre
Vulcanizing Centres, Post Offices, Bakery shops, Beauty Parlours, Stadiums other than
those maintained by Govt. and Local Bodies. It is also applicable to water supply
pumps and street lights not covered under LT 6, Cyber cafés, Internet surfing cafes,
Call centres, BPO / KPO, Telecom, I.T. based medical transcription centres, Private
Hostels not covered under LT-1, Home Stay / Paying guests accommodation provided
in an independent / exclusive premises, concrete mixtures (Ready Mix Concrete)
units.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-3(a) (Applicable for all areas)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.215/- Rs.215/- Rs.215/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 700 paise 680 paise 660 paise
DEMAND BASED TARIFF (optional)
where sanctioned load is above 5 KW but below 150 KW
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month) Rs.235/- Rs.235/- Rs.235/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 700 paise 680 paise 660 paise

Note: [Applicable to LT-3(a) Tariff Schedule]

1. A rebate of 20 paise per unit shall be allowed to consumers in village panchayat
areas, excluding those village panchayats coming within the jurisdiction of Urban
Development Authorities.

2. Besides Lighting, Heating and Motive power, electricity supply under this Tariff can
also be used for Yard lighting/ air Conditioning/water supply in the premises.

3. The semi-permanent Cinemas should have semi-Permanent Structure with

permanent wiring and licence for duration of not less than one year.

4. Touring Cinemas having an outfit comprising Cinema apparatus and accessories

taken from place to place for exhibition of cinematography film and also outdoor
shooting units shall be billed under LT- 7 Tariff.

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5. A rebate of 20% on fixed charges and energy charges shall be allowed in the
monthly bill in respect of telephone Booths having STD / ISD/FAX facility run by
handicapped people.

6. Demand based Tariff at the option of the consumer can be adopted as per Para
1 of the conditions applicable to LT installations.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-3(b)

Applicable to Hoardings & Advertisement boards, Bus Shelters with Advertising Boards,
Private Advertising Posts / Sign boards in the interest of public such as Police Canopy
Direction boards, and other sign boards sponsored by Private Advertising Agencies /
firms on permanent connection basis.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-3(b)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of
Less than 67 HP Rs.200/- Rs.200/- Rs.200/-
sanctioned load)
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 950 paise 950 paise 950 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-4(a)

Applicable to Agricultural Pump Sets including Sprinklers upto sanctioned load 10
HP and below.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-4(a) (Applicable for all Areas)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Commission Determined Tariff (CTD) (Per kWh) 830 paise 856 paise 899 paise
The above CDT comprises of Fixed Charge 417 paise 424 paise 442 paise
fixed and variable charge
component, per unit, as follow Variable Charge 413 paise 432 paise 457 paise
NOTE:
(i) In case the GoK does not release the subsidy in advance, in the manner specified
by the Commission in Clause 6.1 of the KERC (Manner of Payment of Subsidy)
Regulations, 2008, CDT shall be demanded and collected from these consumers.

The GoK shall release full subsidy to meet the revenue requirement on the
approved quantum of IP sets sales in terms of Section 65 of the Electricity Act,
2003. In case, there is any variation/ shortfall in the release of required subsidy by
the GoK, the quantum of sales to IP sets of 10 HP and below shall be either
proportionately regulated or the ESCOMs shall collect the CDT from the IP set
consumers.

(ii) This Tariff is applicable for Coconut and Arecanut plantations also.

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TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-4(b)

Applicable to Agricultural Pump Sets including Sprinklers upto sanctioned above
10 HP.

LT-4(b): RATE SCHEDULE

Applicable to IP sets above 10 HP
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP/ Month of sanctioned load) Rs.140/- Rs.145/- Rs.150/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 410 paise 400 paise 400 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-4(c)

Applicable to Pump sets used in (i) Nurseries of forest and Horticultural
Departments; (ii) Grass Farms and Gardens; (iii) Plantations other than Coffee, Tea,
Rubber and Private Horticulture Nurseries (iv) Saffron cultivation (v) Mushroom
Raising Installations.

LT-4(c): RATE SCHEDULE

Applicable to Private Horticultural Nurseries, Coffee, Nurseries of forest and Horticultural
Departments, Grass Farms and Gardens, Tea and Rubber plantations, Saffron cultivation,
Mushroom Raising Installations.
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.140/- Rs.145/- Rs.150/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 365 paise 345 paise 325 paise

Note: [Applicable to LT-4]

1. The energy supplied under this tariff shall be used by the consumers only for
pumping water to irrigate their own land as stated in the I.P. Set application / water
right certificate and for bonafide agriculture use. Otherwise, such installations shall
be billed under the appropriate Tariff (LT-3/ LT-5) based on the recorded
consumption if available, or on the consumption computed as per the Table given
under Clause 42.06 of the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution
Licensees in the State of Karnataka.

2. The motor of IP set installations can be used with an alternative drive for other
agricultural operations like sugar cane crusher, coffee pulping, arecanut cutting
etc., with the approval of the Licensee. The energy used for such operation shall
be metered separately by providing alternate switch and charged at LT Industrial
Tariff (Only Energy charges) during the period of alternative use. If the energy used
both for IP Set and alternative operation, is however measured together by one
energy meter, the energy used for alternate drive shall be estimated by deducting
the average IP Set consumption for that month as per the IP sample meter readings
for the sub division as certified by the sub-divisional Officer.

3. The Consumer is permitted to use the energy for lighting the pump house and well
limited to 2 lighting points.

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4. The water pumped for agricultural purposes may also be used by the Consumer for
his bonafide drinking purposes and for supplying water to animals, birds, Poultry
farms, Dairy farms and fish farms maintained by the Consumer in addition to
agriculture.

5. Billing shall be made at least once in a quarter year for all IP sets.

6. A rebate of 2 paise per unit will be allowed if capacitors are installed as per Clause
23 of Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State of
Karnataka in respect of all metered IP Set Installations.

7. Only fixed charges as in Tariff Schedule for Metered IP Set Installations shall be
collected during the disconnection period of IP Sets under LT 4(a), LT 4(b) and LT
4(c) categories irrespective of whether the IP Sets are provided with Meters or not.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-5

Applicable to Heating & Motive power (including lighting) installations of industrial Units
including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Industrial Workshops, Poultry
Farms, Sugarcane Crushers, Coffee Pulping, Cardamom drying, Flour, Huller & Rice
Mills, Wet Grinders, Milk dairies, Ironing, Dry Cleaners and Laundries having washing,
Drying, Ironing etc., Tailoring shop, Bulk Ice Cream and Ice manufacturing Units
(including storage units established within the premises of the manufacturing unit),
Coffee Roasting and Grinding Works, Cold Storage Plants, Bakery Product Mfg. Units,
BMTC/ KSRTC workshops/Depots, Railway workshops, Drug manufacturing units and
Testing laboratories, Printing Presses, Garment manufacturing units, Bulk Milk vending
Booths, Swimming Pools of local Bodies, Tyre retreading units, Stone crushers, Stone
cutting, Chilly Grinders, Phova Mills, pulverizing Mills, Decorticators, Iron & Red-Oxide
crushing units, crematoriums, hatcheries, Tissue culture, Saw Mills, Toy/wood industries,
Viswa Sheds with mixed load sanctioned under Viswa Scheme, Cinematic activities
such as Processing, Printing, Developing, Recording theatres, Dubbing Theatres and
film studios, Agarbathi manufacturing unit., Water supply installations of KIADB &
industrial units, Gem & Diamond cutting Units, Floriculture(including lighting for
photoperiod elongation for growth), Green House, Biotech Labs., Hybrid seed
processing units. Information Technology industries engaged in development of
hardware & Software, Information Technology (IT) enabled Services / Start-ups (As
defined in GOI notification dated 17.04.2015)/ Animation / Gaming / Computer
Graphics / Global Capability Centre Units (GCC) as certified by the IT & BT Department
of GOK/GOI, Silk rearing, Silk filature units, Aqua Culture, Prawn Culture, Brick
manufacturing units, Silk / Cotton colour dying, Stadiums maintained by Govt. and
local bodies, Fire service stations, Gold / Silver ornament manufacturing units, Effluent
treatment plants and Drainage water treatment plants independently serviced

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outside the premises of the installation for which the power supply is availed, LPG
bottling plants and petroleum pipeline projects, Piggery farms, Analytical Lab. for
analysis of ore metals, Satellite communication centres, Mineral water processing
plants / drinking water bottling plants soda fountain units and Solid Waste Processing
Plant, Animal husbandry activities, Transformer Repair Centres, Data Centres (on
production of necessary certificate issued by Department of Electronics, Information
Technology & Biotechnology and Science & Technology).

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-5

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.150/- Rs.150/- Rs.150/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 450 paise 440 paise 430 paise
DEMAND BASED TARIFF (optional)
where sanctioned load is above 5 KW but below 150 KW
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.200/- Rs.200/- Rs.200/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 450 paise 440 paise 430 paise

Note: [Applicable to LT-5]

1. A rebate of 20 paise per unit shall be allowed to consumers in village panchayat
areas, excluding those village panchayats coming within the jurisdiction of Urban
Development Authorities.

2. Rebate of Re.1/- per unit in Energy Charges shall be extended to Ice Manufacturing
Units / Cold Storage plants used for fisheries purpose that are situated in the coastal
belt area of Karnataka State within radius of 5 Kms from Sea. In case these plants
are situated beyond the radius of 5 Kms from Sea, such consumers are also eligible
to avail the rebate benefit, provided that such consumers have to submit a
certification from the authorities of Fisheries Department that their activities are
actually meant for fisheries purpose only.

3. Consumers under the LT5 tariff category are permitted to utilize electricity within
their premises for internal modifications and expansions, provided that the total
load of the installation does not exceed the sanctioned load.

LT-5: ToD Tariff (Optional)

From July to November From December
Time of Day (monsoon period) to June
(paise / unit) (paise / unit)
06.00 Hrs to 09.00 Hrs 0 (+)100
09.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs 0 0
18.00 Hrs to 22.00 hrs 0 (+)100
22.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs 0 (-)100

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Note: [Applicable to LT-5 DEMAND BASED TARIFF]

1. In the case of LT Industrial Consumers, Demand based Tariff at the option of the
Consumer can be adopted. The Consumer is permitted to have more
connected load than the sanctioned load. The billing demand will be the
sanctioned load or Maximum Demand recorded in the Tri-Vector Meter / Smart
Meter during the month whichever is higher. If the Maximum Demand recorded
is more than the sanctioned load, penal charges at two times the normal rate
shall apply.

2. Seasonal Industries: The industries which intend to utilize seasonal industry benefit
shall comply with the conditionality under para no. 26 of general terms and
conditions applicable to LT.

3. In the case of welding transformers, the connected load shall be taken as, (a)
Half the maximum capacity in KVA as per the name plate specified under-
IS1851, or (b) Half the maximum capacity in KVA as recorded during rating by
the Licensee, whichever is higher.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-6(a)

Applicable to water supply and sewerage pumping installations and also applicable
to water purifying plants maintained by Government and Urban Local Bodies/ Grama
Panchayats for supplying pure drinking water to residential areas. Also applicable to
water supply installations in residential layouts.

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-6(a): Water Supply

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.180/- Rs.180/- Rs.180/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 550 paise 550 paise 550 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-6(b)

Public Street lights/Park lights of village Panchayat, Town Panchayat, Town
Municipalities, City Municipalities / Corporations / State and Central Govt. / APMC,
Traffic signals, Surveillance Cameras at traffic locations belonging to Government
Department, subways, water fountains of local bodies. Also applicable to Streetlights
of residential Campus of universities, other educational institutions, housing colonies
approved by local bodies/development authority, religious institutions, organizations
run on charitable basis, industrial area / estate and notified areas. Street lights along
with signal lights including the gateman’s shed with associated equipment provided
at the Railway level crossing, high mast street lights, Lifts/ Escalators installed in
pedestrian road crossing maintained by Government and Urban local bodies/ Grama
Panchayats independently serviced.

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TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-6(b): Public Lighting

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.180/- Rs.180/- Rs.180/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 700 paise 700 paise 700 paise
Energy Charges for LED / Induction Lighting (Per kWh) 600 paise 600 paise 600 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-6(c)/HT

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations/ Battery Swapping Stations

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-6(c)/HT: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations/

Battery Swapping Stations (for Both LT & HT)
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
LT: Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.70/- Rs.70/- Rs.70/-
HT: Demand Charges (Per KVA/Month of billing Demand) Rs.200/- Rs.200/- Rs.200/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 450 paise 450 paise 450 paise

LT-6(c): ToD Tariff for the EV charging stations in the Depots of BMTC / KSRTC / NEKRTC
/ NWKRTC who have availed HT power supply for charging the Electric Motor Vehicles
From July to November From December
Time of Day (monsoon period) to June
(paise / unit) (paise / unit)
06.00 Hrs to 09.00 Hrs 0 (+)100
09.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs 0 0
18.00 Hrs to 22.00 hrs 0 (+)100
22.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs 0 (-)100

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-7

Temporary Supply

TARIFF SCHEDULE LT-7

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of
Less than 67 HP Rs.200/- Rs.200/- Rs.200/-
sanctioned load)
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 1050 paise 1050 paise 1050 paise

Note: [Applicable to LT-7]

1. Billing of LT-7 installations shall be on monthly basis, similar to other category of
consumers, however, subject to the provisions of the Conditions of Supply of
Electricity of Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka (CoS) (Eleventh
Amendment), 2023.

2. Temporary power supply with or without extension of distribution main shall be

arranged through a pre–paid energy meter duly observing the provisions of Clause
12 of the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State
of Karnataka.

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3. This Tariff is also applicable to touring cinemas having licence for duration less than
one year.

4. All the conditions regarding temporary power supply as stipulated in Clause 12 of

the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State of
Karnataka shall be complied with before service.
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ELECTRICITY TARIFF - 2026

PART-II

HIGH TENSION SUPPLY

Applicable to Bulk Power Supply of

Voltages at 11KV (including 2.3/4.6 KV)
and above at Standard High Voltage or
Extra High Voltages when the Contract
Demand is 50 KW / 67 HP and above.

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CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO BILLING OF HT INSTALLATIONS:

1. Billing Demand
A) The billing demand shall be the maximum demand recorded during the month
or 90% of the CD, whichever is higher.

B) If at any time the maximum demand recorded exceeds the CD, the Consumer
shall pay for the quantum of excess demand at two times the normal rate per
KVA per month as deterrent charges as per Section 126(6) of the Electricity Act,
2003. For over-drawal during the billing period, the penalty shall be two times
the normal rate.

C) During the periods of disconnection, the billing demand shall be 90% of CD,
had the installation been in service. This provision is applicable only, if the
installation is under disconnection for the entire billing month.

D) For the purpose of billing, the billing demand of 0.5 KVA and above will be
rounded off to the next higher KVA, and billing demand of less than 0.5 KVA
shall be ignored.

2. Power factor (PF)

It shall be the responsibility of the HT Consumer to determine the capacity of PF
correction apparatus and maintain an average PF of not less than 0.90.

(i) The specified P.F. is 0.90. If the power factor goes below 0.90 Lag, a
surcharge of 3 Paise per unit consumed will be levied for every reduction
of P.F. by 0.01 below 0.90 Lag.

(ii) The power factor when computed as the ratio of KWh / KVAh will be
determined up to 3 decimals (ignoring figures in the other decimal
places), and then rounded off to the nearest second decimal as
illustrated below:

(a) 0.8949 to be rounded off to 0.89

(b) 0.8951 to be rounded off to 0.90

In respect of Electronic Tri-Vector meters / Smart Meter, the recorded average

PF over the billing period shall be considered for billing purposes. If the same is
not available, the ratio of KWh to KVAh consumed in the billing month shall be
considered.

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3. Rebate for supply at high voltage:

If the Consumer is availing power at voltage higher than 13.2 KV, then
consumer will be entitled to a rebate as indicated below:

Supply Voltage: Rebate

A) 33/66 KV 2 Paise/unit of energy consumed
B) 110 KV 3 Paise/unit of energy consumed
C) 220 KV 5 Paise/unit of energy consumed

The above rebate will be allowed in respect of all the installations of the
above voltage class, including the existing installations, and also for installations
converted from 13.2 KV and below to 33 KV and above and also for installations
converted from 33/66 KV to 110/220 KV, from the next meter reading date after
conversion / service / date of notification of this Tariff order, as the case may
be. The above rebate is applicable only on the normal energy consumed by
the Consumer including the consumption under TOD Tariff and base
consumption in respect of any concessional scheme, approved by the
Commission. and is not applicable on any other energy allotted and
consumed, if any, viz.,
i) Wheeled Energy.
ii) Energy drawal under special incentive scheme / DERS / any other
concessional schemes approved by the Commission.

The above rebate is not applicable for BMRCL and Railway Traction.

4. In respect of Residential Quarters / Colonies availing Bulk power supply by

tapping the main HT supply, the energy consumed by such Colony loads,
metered at single point, shall be billed under HT-4 tariff schedule. No reduction
in demand recorded in the main HT meter will be allowed.

5. Energy supplied may be utilized for all purposes associated with the working of
the installations, such as, Office, Stores, Canteens, Yard Lighting, Water Supply
and Advertisements within the premises.

6. Energy can also be used for construction, modification and expansion

purposes within the premises.

7. Power supply under HT-4 tariff schedule may be used for Commercial and other
purposes inside the colony for installations such as Canteen, Club, Shop,
Auditorium etc., provided, this load is less than 10% of the CD.

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8. In respect of Residential Apartments, availing HT Power supply under HT-4 tariff

schedule, the supply availed for Commercial and other purposes like Shops,
Hotels, etc., will be billed under appropriate tariff schedule (Only Energy
charges) duly deducting such consumption in the main HT supply bill. No
reduction in the recorded demand of the main HT meter is allowed. Common
areas shall be billed at Tariff applicable to that of the predominant Consumer
category.

9. Seasonal Industries
a. The industries, which intend to utilize seasonal industry benefit, shall conform
to the conditionality’s under Para no. 24 of the General terms and
conditions of tariff (applicable to both HT & LT).

b. The industries that intend to avail this benefit shall have Electronic Tri-Vector
Meter / Smart Meter fitted to the installation.

c. Monthly charges during the working season, shall be the demand charges
on 90% of the contract demand, or the recorded maximum demand during
the month, whichever is higher, plus the energy charges for the energy
consumed.

d. Monthly charges during the off season shall be demand charges on the
maximum demand recorded during the month or 50% of the Contract
Demand whichever is higher plus the energy charges for the energy
consumed.

e. Monthly charges during off season period to the installation of Ice

Manufacturing units / Cold Storage Plants used for fisheries purpose situated
in the coastal belt of Karnataka State within the radius of 5 Kms from Sea
only, shall be the demand charges on the maximum demand recorded
during the month or 90% of the contract demand whichever is higher at
50% of the normal demand charges plus energy charge for the energy
consumed.

f. In addition to the concession in the Demand Charges, a rebate in the

energy charges by Re.1 per unit for the energy consumed during the year
shall be allowed to the installations of Ice manufacturing units / cold storage
plants used for fisheries purpose, situated in the coastal belt area of
Karnataka State within a radius of 5 Kms. from Sea and also to extend the
similar benefit to such plants which are situated beyond the radius of 5 Kms
from Sea provided that such consumers have to submit a certification from

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the authorities of Fisheries Department that their activities are actually

meant for fisheries purpose only.

10. The ToD tariff approved by the Commission in this Tariff Order is not applicable
to the extent of the energy consumed and billed under the new ‘Discounted
Energy Rate Scheme’. However, ToD tariff shall be applicable up to the base
monthly average consumption, as computed by the licensee.

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TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-1

Applicable to Water Supply, Drainage / Sewerage water treatment plant and
Sewerage Pumping installations, belonging to Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage
Board, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Board, other local bodies, State
and Central Government

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-1

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.340/- Rs.340/- Rs.340/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 625 paise 625 paise 625 paise

HT-1: ToD Tariff (Optional)

From July to November From December
Time of Day (monsoon period) to June
(paise / unit) (paise / unit)
06.00 Hrs to 09.00 Hrs 0 (+)100
09.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs 0 0
18.00 Hrs to 22.00 hrs 0 (+)100
22.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs 0 (-)100

Note: [Applicable to HT-1]

Energy supplied to residential quarters availing bulk supply by the above category of
Consumer, shall be metered separately at a single point, and the energy consumed
shall be billed at HT-4 Tariff. No reduction in the demand recorded in the main HT
meter will be allowed.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(a)

Applicable to Industries including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME),
Factories, Industrial Workshops, Research & Development Centres, Industrial Estates,
Milk dairies, Rice Mills, Poha Mills, Roller Flour Mills, News Papers, Printing Press, Railway
Workshops/KSRTC Workshops/ Depots, Crematoriums, Cold Storage, Ice & Ice-cream
mfg. Units, Swimming Pools of local bodies, Water Supply Installations of KIADB and
other industries, all Defence Establishments, Hatcheries, Poultry Farm, Museum,
Floriculture(including lighting for photoperiod elongation for growth), Green House,
Bio Technical Laboratory, Hybrid Seeds processing Units, Stone Crushers, Stone cutting,
Bakery Product Manufacturing Units, Mysore Palace illumination, Film Studios, Dubbing
Theatres, Processing, Printing, Developing and Recording Theatres, Tissue Culture,
Aqua Culture, Prawn Culture, Information Technology Industries engaged in
development of Hardware & Software, Information Technology (IT) enabled Services
/ Start-ups(As defined in GOI notification dated 17.04.2015)/ Animation / Gaming /
Computer Graphics / Global Capability Centre Units (GCC) as certified by the IT & BT
Department of GOK/GOI, Drug Mfg. Units, Garment Mfg. Units, Tyre retreading units,
Nuclear Power Projects, Stadiums maintained by Government and local bodies,

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Railway Traction, Effluent treatment plants and Drainage water treatment plants
owned other than by the local bodies, independently serviced outside the premises
of industries/ Buildings for which the HT power supply is availed. LPG bottling plants,
petroleum pipeline projects, Piggery farms, Analytical Lab for analysis of ore metals,
Saw Mills, Toy/wood industries, Satellite communication centres, Mineral water
processing plants / drinking water bottling plants and Solid Waste Processing Plant,
Data Centres (on production of necessary certificate issued by Department of
Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Science & Technology. Bulk
Ice Cream and Ice Manufacturing Units (including storage units established within the
premises of the manufacturing unit)

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(a)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.345/- Rs.350/- Rs.355/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 660 paise 660 paise 650 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(a)

Applicable to Bangalore Metropolitan Railway Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.305/- Rs.310/- Rs.315/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 510 paise 495 paise 485 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(a)

Applicable Railway Traction
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.345/- Rs.350/- Rs.355/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 660 paise 660 paise 650 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(a)

Effluent Treatment Plants independently serviced outside the premises of any
installation
Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.345/- Rs.350/- Rs.355/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 635 paise 620 paise 610 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(b)

Applicable to Commercial Complexes, Cinemas, Hotels, Boarding & Lodging,
Amusement Parks, Telephone Exchanges, Race Course, All Clubs, T.V. Station, All India
Radio, Railway Stations, Air Port, BMTC,KSRTC bus stations, All offices, Banks,
Commercial Multi-storied buildings, APMC Yards, Stadiums other than those
maintained by Government and Local Bodies, Construction power for irrigation,
Power Projects and Konkan Railway Project, Petrol / Diesel and Oil storage plants, I.T.
based medical transcription centers, telecom, call centres / BPO / KPO, Diagnostic
centres, concrete mixture (Ready Mix Concrete) units, Private Guest Houses / Travelers
Bungalows.
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All the activities listed under LT3 tariff schedule and not included under HT2(b) tariff
schedule shall be classified and billed under HT-2(b), if they avail power under HT
supply.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(b)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.370/- Rs.375/- Rs.380/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 595 paise 570 paise 540 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(c)(i)

Applicable to Government Hospitals, Hospitals run by Charitable Institutions, ESI
hospitals, Universities and Educational Institutions belonging to Government and Local
bodies, Aided Educational Institutions and Hostels of all Educational Institutions.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(c)(i)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.295/- Rs.300/- Rs.305/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 710 paise 710 paise 710 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(c)(ii)

Applicable to Hospitals and Educational Institutions other than those covered under
HT-2 (c) (i).

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-2(c)(ii)

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.350/- Rs.355/- Rs.360/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 720 paise 700 paise 700 paise

Note: [Applicable to HT-2a, HT-2b, HT-2c(i) and HT-2c(ii) tariff category]

1. Energy supplied may be utilized for all purposes associated with the working of the
installation such as offices, stores, canteens, yard lighting, water pumping and
advertisement within the premises.
2. Energy can be used for construction, modification and expansion purposes within
the premises.
3. The tariff HT-2(b) is not applicable for construction of new industries. Such power
supply shall be availed only under the temporary category HT-5.
4. In respect of consumer availing HT power supply, the energy used for Effluent
Treatment Plant and Drainage water treatment plants situated within the premises
of the installation from the main meter or by fixing the separate sub-meter, the
electricity consumed by such Effluent Treatment Plant and Drainage Water
Treatment Plants shall be billed at the respective applicable tariff schedule for
which the power supply is availed for the installation.

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ToD Tariff : HT-2(a), HT-2(b), HT-2c(i) & HT-2c(ii)

From July to November From December
Time of Day (monsoon period) to June
(paise / unit) (paise / unit)
06.00 Hrs to 09.00 Hrs 0 (+)100
09.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs 0 0
18.00 Hrs to 22.00 hrs 0 (+)100
22.00 Hrs to 06.00 Hrs 0 (-)100
Note: The ToD tariff is not applicable to BMRCL & Railway Traction installations.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-3

Applicable to all Lift Irrigation schemes (other than Government schemes covered in
HT-7 Tariff schedule)

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-3

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.150/- Rs.150/- Rs.150/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 150 paise 150 paise 150 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-4

Applicable to Residential apartments and colonies (whether situated outside or inside
the premises of the main HT Installation) availing power supply independently or by
tapping the main H.T. line. Power supply can be used for residences, theatres,
shopping facility, club, hospital, guest house, yard/street lighting, canteen located
within the colony and Temple, Church’s, Mosques, Gurudwaras, Ashrams, Mutts and
Religious /Charitable institutions using power for religious activities, Jails and Prisons.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-4

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Demand Charges (Per KVA / Month of billing Demand) Rs.290/- Rs.290/- Rs.290/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 690 paise 700 paise 715 paise

Note: [Applicable to HT-4 category]

1. In respect of residential colonies availing power supply by tapping the main H.T.
supply, the energy consumed by such colony loads metered at a single point, is to
be billed at the above energy rate. No reduction in the recorded demand of the
main H.T. supply is allowed.

2. Energy under this tariff may be used for commercial and other purposes inside the
colonies, for installations such as, Canteens, Clubs, Shops, Auditorium etc.,
provided, this commercial load is less than 10% of the Contract demand.

3. In respect of Residential Apartments, availing HT Power supply under HT-4 tariff

schedule, the supply availed for Commercial and other purposes like Shops, Hotels,
etc., will be billed under appropriate tariff schedule (Only Energy charges), duly
deducting such consumption in the main HT supply bill. No reduction in the

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recorded demand of the main HT meter is allowed. Common areas shall be billed
at Tariff applicable to the predominant Consumer category.

NOTE:
"Common Areas" shall mean and include the shared facilities and amenities
specifically including water pumping, lift, motor, parking areas lighting, sewage
treatment plant, firefighting equipment, swimming pool, gym, clubhouse.

Provided that such areas and facilities shall be utilized exclusively for bona fide
purposes and shall not be used for any commercial activity or business enterprise
whatsoever.

4. Temples, Church’s, Mosques, Gurudwaras, Ashrams, Mutts and Religious /

Charitable Institution availing the power supply for religious activities under HT
supply, shall be categorized and billed under HT-4 Tariff schedule. If these
institutions use the power for Kalyana Mantapas / Marriage hall, Restaurant or for
any other commercial activity, not related to religious activities, such energy
consumption shall be billed under HT-2(b) tariff schedule (only energy charges) duly
deducting such consumption recorded in the main HT meter. However, no
reduction in the demand charges towards the recorded demand in the main HT
meter shall be allowed. In all such cases, it shall be ensured that sub-meters are
provided to record such commercial consumption separately.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-5

Temporary Power Supply
Tariff applicable to sanctioned load of 67 HP and above for power supply availed on
temporary basis, hoardings and advertisement boards and construction power for all
categories.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-5

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.400/- Rs.400/- Rs.400/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 1050 paise 1050 paise 1050 paise
Tariff applicable to Bangalore International Exhibition Centre,
for power supply availed on temporary basis with the
contract demand of 67 HP and above
Fixed / Demand Charges Energy Charges
Nil 1200 paise per unit
Note: [Applicable to HT-5 category]
1. Temporary power supply with or without extension of distribution main shall be
arranged through a pre-paid energy meter duly observing the provisions of Clause
12 of the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State
of Karnataka.

2. This Tariff is also applicable to touring cinemas having licence for duration less than
one year.

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3. All the conditions regarding temporary power supply as stipulated in Clause 12 of

the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State of
Karnataka shall be complied with before service.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-6

Applicable to Irrigation and Agricultural Farms, Government Horticultural Farms,
Private Horticultural Nurseries, Coffee, Tea, Rubber, Coconut & Arecanut plantations,
Mushroom Raising Installations.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-6

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.150/- Rs.150/- Rs.150/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 550 paise 550 paise 550 paise

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-7

Applicable to Private Lift irrigation Schemes / Societies.

TARIFF SCHEDULE HT-7

Particulars FY2025-26 FY2026-27 FY2027-28
Fixed Charges (Per HP / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.150/- Rs.150/- Rs.150/-
Energy Charges (Per kWh) 475 paise 475 paise 475 paise

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