Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- The National Conference (NC) government faced backlash in Jammu and Kashmir after the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approved an average 6.83% increase in the retail supply tariff from September 1.

In a recent order, the JERC has revised energy charges for metered domestic consumers to Rs.2.45 per unit for up to 200 units per month, Rs.4.20 per unit for 201-400 units, and Rs.4.60 per unit for consumption above 400 units. The previous tariffs were Rs.2.30, Rs.4.00, and Rs.4.35 per unit, respectively.

The development has triggered anger across Jammu and Kashmir particularly, against the NC government, as it had promised 200 units of free energy in its election manifesto. After the elections, the free u...