KERC to hold public hearing on draft ESR in Mangaluru on October 28
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) is holding a public hearing on October 28 regarding new draft electricity supply regulations. The proposed rules mandate digital-only applications, Aadhaar-based e-KYC, and stricter timelines for new power connections.
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These regulations aim to standardize utility services and increase transparency for consumers across Karnataka by digitizing the connection process and mandating clear billing information.
KERC to hold public hearing on draft ESR in Mangaluru on October 28 MANGALURU Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) will conduct a public hearing on the draft Electricity Supply Regulations (ESR), 2026 here on October 28. It will be at the MESCOM Bhavan, Bejai at 11 a.m. Consumers from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts can attend and file their objections, provide suggestions and express their opinions, a Mescom release said. It may be mentioned here that the draft has proposed that all Escoms have to show the frequency of power cuts, total number of hours of power cuts in the electricity bill given to the consumers.
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