"Not just about RSS", says Siddaramaiah on use of govt spaces by orgs
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Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Cabinet's decision to bring rules on the use of public places and government premises for holding events was "not just about RSS," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday.
His remarks came a day after his led-cabinet decided to bring rules, apparently to check RSS activities, including marching on the roads and holding events in public places and government premises.
Clarifying on the cabinet's decision, widely described as a move against Rashtria Swayamsevak Sangh programmes, Siddaramaiah said, "It is not just about the RSS."
"Any organisation conducting activities without government permission is not allowed. This rule was actually brought in by the BJP under Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar," he said.
In 2013, the Shettar-led government had issued a circular, restricting the use of school premises and attached playgrounds for educational purposes only.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
