Social Educational survey 80% completed, deadline may be extended: Minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday indicated that the October 7 deadline for the state-wide Social and Educational Survey, conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, may be extended.
This comes as enumeration has been completed for about 80% of the population, with some districts still lagging behind in their progress.
Parameshwara noted that while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is actively reviewing the situation, he is unsure if the deadline will be extended by a few days to ensure full coverage. He emphasised, “It has to be completed; there’s no option for us.”
The survey, which began on September 22, aims to cover around 1.43 crore households across the state at an estimated cost of Rs 420 crore.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the opposition for their criticism of the survey, calling their stance "hypocritical." He reassured the public, saying, "This survey is not against anyone; it is in favour of everyone," and emphasised that the exercise aims to ensure equitable representation for all seven crore residents of Karnataka.
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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.
