Will electricity be expensive in Jharkhand? Public hearing will start from February 19, know what will be the impact on your bill:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) is now in action mode after Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) proposed to increase electricity rates. For discussion on this proposal which will increase the burden on the pockets of lakhs of consumers of the state. 19 February 2026 ‘Public Hearing’ will be organized in various divisions of the state.

If you also want to convey your views to the government and the commission, then this news is of use to you.

Complete schedule of public hearing (Public Hearing Schedule)

To maintain transparency, the Commission has fixed the timing of hearing in different districts:

beginning: This process will start from Chaibasa on 19th February.

major city: After this, hearing will be held in cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and Dumka.

Objective: The public, businessmen and industrialists will be asked how justified the proposed increase is and what is the quality of power supply.

What is JBVNL’s proposal? (Proposed Hike)

Electricity Corporation reduced rates citing financial losses and rising costs. 15% to 25% An increase of up to Rs.

Domestic Consumer: There has been a demand for increase in fixed charge and per unit rate.

countryside: Separate slabs are also proposed for rural areas.

Subsidy issue: Only after the public hearing will it be clear how much subsidy the government will continue.

[Image: An electricity meter or an official meeting of Jharkhand Electricity Board]

What chance do the general public have?

Any common citizen can participate in this hearing and register his objection against the shortcomings of the electricity department, wrong billing and proposed rates. The Commission will issue a new ‘tariff order’ only after hearing all these complaints and suggestions.