Nepal Electricity Authority Initiates Talks to Resolve Power Tariff Dispute
Summary
Nepal Electricity Authority is preparing talks with industrialists after Tihar to resolve the long-running dedicated and trunk line electricity tariff dispute. The authority says it will not waive arrears but may offer installment facilities while also addressing technical problems and power supply concerns for industries.
Key Points
- Nepal Electricity Authority plans decisive talks with industrialists after Tihar to settle the dedicated and trunk line tariff dispute.
- The authority says it will not waive the premium tariff but is open to flexible installment payments.
- Discussions will also cover load management, voltage fluctuations, line tripping and other technical problems facing industries.
- The authority says 35 industries owe Rs 5.94 billion 560 million, of which Rs 238.772 million has been collected so far.
