Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) issues order stating that buildings lacking approved maps from local municipal bodies will face a substantial surge in electricity charges.

Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) issues order stating that buildings lacking approved maps from local municipal bodies will face a substantial surge in electricity charges. Consumers falling under this category will be subjected to the highest slab of domestic rates, set at Rs 6.25 ($0.075) per unit. Moreover, they will be stripped of subsidies, including the benefit of free electricity up to 60 units per month.