Mumbai, June 24 -- A fierce debate over electricity tariff structures, the implementation of smart meters, and the impact of 'Time of Day' (ToD) tariffs on the solar energy sector rocked the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Wednesday, as opposition leaders challenged the government on its energy roadmap.
Congress legislators Satej (Bunty) Patil and Bhai Jagtap cornered the state government, demanding greater transparency in billing and questioning the financial burden placed on consumers.
Initiating the discussion, Satej Patil challenged the government's claim regarding competitive power rates. "The government asserts that rates have decreased, but the actual charges levied on the ground reflect a different reality," Patil argued. He qu...