Intro
State plans to add an additional 17,126 MW power generation in the 12th Plan to overcome power crisis
Express News Service
Hyderabad: The state government on Thursday proposed to add an additional 17,126 MW power generation in the 12th Five Year Plan to overcome the power crisis. The state also demanded more allocation of gas to the state in the K-G basin.
Addressing the National Development Council (NDC) meeting held in Delhi on Thursday, the finance minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy presented the proposals and requests on behalf of the state government. He said that the state is expecting 8 to 9 per cent growth in energy generation.
"Absence of transmission corridor connectivity in the southern region and non-availability of LNG importing terminal on the east coast made the situation more complex, restricting the alternative attempts to handle power shortage,” he said.
The finance minister further explained that the power companies which came forward to set up plants were assured gas from the K-G basin but could not be provided with necessary fuel and that resulted in about 10,000 MW capacity lying idle, while other states had a fair share of gas.”
He wanted the Central government to usher in a shift in the policy in fuel allocation by providing more of domestic gas produced in KG basin to companies in Andhra Pradesh that were earlier assured of the fuel and to encourage the states in the Western region to use more of LNG in lieu of the K-G gas.
The finance minister has also requested the Centre to initiate the phase-2 of the JNNURM for tier-2 and tier-3 cities, which are the top destination targets for migration from the rural areas.
He also wanted the Centre to increase the number of wage days under MGNREGS from 150 days to 200 days to benefit the non-agricultural labourers.
Under education sector, the finance minister wanted the Centre to provide furniture and necessary lab equipment under the SSA and RMSA.
Ramanarayana Reddy requested the Centre to provide financial support for establishing medical colleges under government sector and also to improve infrastructure facilities in the medical colleges established by the state government.
GARLAND ROAD: All the eight inter-sate border districts of the state adjoining Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Maharashtra which continue to face the risk of relapse into extremism have now been included under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), said the finance minister. He requested the Centre to accord sanction for 'Garland Road' (development of connectivity) proposed at an estimated cost of Rs 1, 607 crore to develop an infrastructure corridor at a length 1,500 km bordering the left wing extremism (LWE) states.
Other Highlights:
* SC and ST sub-plan: The state is expecting that an amount of over Rs 55,000 crore would be earmarked for SCs and an amount of over Rs 22,500 crore for the tribals under sub-plans in 12th plan.
*Poverty: The poverty head count ratio from over 29 during 2004-05 has been reduced to 21 in 2009-10. The state expects Poverty Head Count ratio to come further down to 12 by the end of 12th Plan.
*AP Tall: As per the 12th plan draft document, AP stands tall among all the states and Union territories with the largest projected outlay of over Rs 3,42,842 crore for the 12th Plan. It is two times more than the State’s financial achievement during 11th Plan.
*Growth Targets: Agriculture 6%, industry 10.5% and 11.5% for services leading to an overall growth target of 10% for the 12th plan.
Friday 28 December 2012
Thursday 27 December 2012
Industries ready to pay more to get power
Hyderabad: The industrial sector is all set to get a 'pay-more-get-power' offer, with the government mooting an 'expensive power' policy. Distribution companies (discoms) have proposed to supply the needed power to industries, though at a higher price, and the proposal has already been submitted to the AP Electricity Regulation Commission (APERC). The APERC sought the opinion of the industry on the new policy by December 31.
Under the new policy, the discoms will supply power generated using regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to industries on a no-profit basis.
According to sources in the Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL), there is shortage of gas from the D-36 site in the state. The gas-based power plants are not operating at their installed capacity due to shortage of RLNG.
Under the new scheme, imported RLNG will be supplied to gas-based plants. The discoms will procure the power from the gas-based Independent Power Producers (IPPs) like GVK Extension ( 220 MW), Gautami (464 MW), Vemagiri (370 MW) and Konaseema ( 444.08 MW).
The power generated with imported gas cost will be expensive. "The cost per unit will be above `9. It will change with RLNG rate fluctuations in the market," a top official of CPDCL told Express.
The CPDCL has submitted the new proposal to APERC and if the APERC approves it, then the discoms will go head with operations accordingly.
Under the policy, power will be supplied to willing consumers, over and above the permitted demand limit (PDL) and the permitted consumption limit (PCL). It means the industries that opt for the 'expensive power' will not face any power restrictions.
Purchase of power by discoms under the plan and its supply will be outside the scope of the tariff order, the sources said.
"The APERC examined the proposal in detail. Considering the acute power shortage in the state and to mitigate the problem to the extent possible, a draft Expensive Power Supply Scheme (EPSS) has been prepared," the APERC said. All interested consumers and stakeholders may offer their comments and suggestions on the new policy latest by December 31 to APERC.
THE NEW SCHEME
* Expensive power will be supplied to consumers who opt for it by entering into an agreement with the discom concerned.
* Discoms procure RLNG-based power from gas-based IPPs in the state and supply it to consumers on a no profit basis.
* If power procurement is less than the requirement, available power will be distributed proportionately amongst all the participating consumers on a pro-rata basis.
* If a consumer fails to utilise the power in a month, it will not be carried forward.
Under the new policy, the discoms will supply power generated using regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to industries on a no-profit basis.
According to sources in the Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APCPDCL), there is shortage of gas from the D-36 site in the state. The gas-based power plants are not operating at their installed capacity due to shortage of RLNG.
Under the new scheme, imported RLNG will be supplied to gas-based plants. The discoms will procure the power from the gas-based Independent Power Producers (IPPs) like GVK Extension ( 220 MW), Gautami (464 MW), Vemagiri (370 MW) and Konaseema ( 444.08 MW).
The power generated with imported gas cost will be expensive. "The cost per unit will be above `9. It will change with RLNG rate fluctuations in the market," a top official of CPDCL told Express.
The CPDCL has submitted the new proposal to APERC and if the APERC approves it, then the discoms will go head with operations accordingly.
Under the policy, power will be supplied to willing consumers, over and above the permitted demand limit (PDL) and the permitted consumption limit (PCL). It means the industries that opt for the 'expensive power' will not face any power restrictions.
Purchase of power by discoms under the plan and its supply will be outside the scope of the tariff order, the sources said.
"The APERC examined the proposal in detail. Considering the acute power shortage in the state and to mitigate the problem to the extent possible, a draft Expensive Power Supply Scheme (EPSS) has been prepared," the APERC said. All interested consumers and stakeholders may offer their comments and suggestions on the new policy latest by December 31 to APERC.
THE NEW SCHEME
* Expensive power will be supplied to consumers who opt for it by entering into an agreement with the discom concerned.
* Discoms procure RLNG-based power from gas-based IPPs in the state and supply it to consumers on a no profit basis.
* If power procurement is less than the requirement, available power will be distributed proportionately amongst all the participating consumers on a pro-rata basis.
* If a consumer fails to utilise the power in a month, it will not be carried forward.
Transstroy May Be Blacklisted
High-power panel meeting tomorrow to decide the fate of Polavaram tenders
Hyderabad: Majority members of the high-power committee headed by chief secretary Minnie Mathew are against awarding the Polavaram irrigation project contract to Transstroy which submitted forged documents.
The committee is scheduled to meet at 5 pm on December 26 to decide the fate of Transstroy as well as of the entire tender process.
According to sources, Transstroy again submitted a letter issued by the Russian government, stating that its subsidiary, UES, had the experience of executing several projects in Russia. But top irrigation officials doubt the veracity of the fresh letter. "In an era of technology, one can even forge the letters of an embassy and its stamp," a top official of the department told Express.
The officials have decided, in principle, to forfeit the money paid by Transstory. "We have decided to forfeit `45-crore earnest money deposit (EMD) and also put Transstroy on the black-list," the officer said.
The next bidder in the line is Madhucon, belonging to TDP's Nama Nageswara Rao. Madhucon quoted a price `35 crore more than Trnasstroy.
"The final decision will be taken by the high-power committee," the sources said. The High Court's verdict on the Polavaram tender row is expected to be delivered on Wednesday.
President Pranab Mukherjee will arrive in the city at 3 pm on Wednesday. If his flight is delayed and the High Court has not delivered its judgment by then, the committee meeting will be postponed. The chief secretary is supposed to receive the President.
"We have to follow the tender rules. If Madhucon is eligible for award of the contract, political factors will not come in the way," the sources in the irrigation minister's office said.
blurb
The firm is also likely to lose Rs 45-cr EMD as the veracity of its fresh experience certificate issued by Russian govt is also in doubt
CWC Gives Green Signal to Pranahita-Chevella
Intro- Inter-state meet in Hyderabad on Jan 21 to discuss land acquisition in Maharashtra
Graphics
Timeline:
First inter-state agreement signed - 1975
CWC clearance in-principle - April, 2010.
DPR Submitted to CWC - October, 2010
Green signals so far: Central Soil Material Research Station (CSMRS), Construction Machinery Consultancy (CMC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Clearance awaited: Forest and environment depts ( in Maharashtra area), Planning, cost and utility
Project cost: `40,300 crore
USP: Irrigation to 16.4 lakh acres in Telangana region, drinking water to Hyderabad
by VV Balakrishna
Hyderabad: A major hurdle have been cleared for the Pranahita-Chevella irrigation project with the Central Water Commission (CWC) giving final hydrological clearance for it on Monday.
The CWC, which gave the hydrological clearance in-principle to the project in April, 2010, informed the state government about the final go-ahead.
"We got the CWC clearance. However, two more- from environment and forest departments- are awaited," major irrigation minister Peddi Sudarshan Reddy told Express on Monday.
A green signal was given by the Andhra Pradesh forest department pertaining to land. However, the same for the area in Maharashtra is still pending.
The state government will acquire some land in Maharashtra for the project which will be discussed at an inter-state meeting of engineers-in-chief on January 21 in Hyderabad. The state government is eyeing a major breakthrough at the meeting.
" With the project coming up, as many as 1,852 acres of land in Maharashtra will be submerged. The Maharashtra government is positive over the land acquisition and we hope to get the required clearances soon," the minister said.
Andhra Pradesh government signed the first inter-state agreement with Maharashtra on October 6, 1975 on three projects including the Pranahita-Chevella. The then chief ministers Jalagam Vengala Rao and SB Chavan were the signatories.
Recently, another agreement was signed between Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his Maharashtra counterpart Prithviraj Chavan on May 5, 2012 in New Delhi. As per the pact, both the states constituted an Inter-state Board, a Standing Committee and a Co-ordination Committee for effective monitoring of the lift irrigation project.
The `40,300-crore project is intended to divert 160 tmcft of water by constructing a barrage across Pranahita river, a major tributary of Godavari. It will ensure irrigation for 16.4 lakh acres of farm land in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Medak, Warangal, Rangareddy, and Nalgonda districts in Telangana region. Further, the project will utilise 20 tmcft of water from Godavari at Yellampally project.The project is expected to be completed by 2018.
Box-1
48 pc of Cost under
PM's Package Likely
Hyderabad: The state government is expecting that minimum 20 to 48 per cent of the poject cost will be coverred under the Prime Minister's package. Earlier, Bhima (Rajiv) lift irrigation scheme got 90 per cent funding from Prime Minister's package, said irrigation minister P Sudarshan Reddy. Recently irrigation officials held talks with the Union water ministry to grant a national project status for Pranahita-Chevella. In that case, the Centre will bear 90 percent of the poject cost.
Graphics
Timeline:
First inter-state agreement signed - 1975
CWC clearance in-principle - April, 2010.
DPR Submitted to CWC - October, 2010
Green signals so far: Central Soil Material Research Station (CSMRS), Construction Machinery Consultancy (CMC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Clearance awaited: Forest and environment depts ( in Maharashtra area), Planning, cost and utility
Project cost: `40,300 crore
USP: Irrigation to 16.4 lakh acres in Telangana region, drinking water to Hyderabad
by VV Balakrishna
Hyderabad: A major hurdle have been cleared for the Pranahita-Chevella irrigation project with the Central Water Commission (CWC) giving final hydrological clearance for it on Monday.
The CWC, which gave the hydrological clearance in-principle to the project in April, 2010, informed the state government about the final go-ahead.
"We got the CWC clearance. However, two more- from environment and forest departments- are awaited," major irrigation minister Peddi Sudarshan Reddy told Express on Monday.
A green signal was given by the Andhra Pradesh forest department pertaining to land. However, the same for the area in Maharashtra is still pending.
The state government will acquire some land in Maharashtra for the project which will be discussed at an inter-state meeting of engineers-in-chief on January 21 in Hyderabad. The state government is eyeing a major breakthrough at the meeting.
" With the project coming up, as many as 1,852 acres of land in Maharashtra will be submerged. The Maharashtra government is positive over the land acquisition and we hope to get the required clearances soon," the minister said.
Andhra Pradesh government signed the first inter-state agreement with Maharashtra on October 6, 1975 on three projects including the Pranahita-Chevella. The then chief ministers Jalagam Vengala Rao and SB Chavan were the signatories.
Recently, another agreement was signed between Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his Maharashtra counterpart Prithviraj Chavan on May 5, 2012 in New Delhi. As per the pact, both the states constituted an Inter-state Board, a Standing Committee and a Co-ordination Committee for effective monitoring of the lift irrigation project.
The `40,300-crore project is intended to divert 160 tmcft of water by constructing a barrage across Pranahita river, a major tributary of Godavari. It will ensure irrigation for 16.4 lakh acres of farm land in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Medak, Warangal, Rangareddy, and Nalgonda districts in Telangana region. Further, the project will utilise 20 tmcft of water from Godavari at Yellampally project.The project is expected to be completed by 2018.
Box-1
48 pc of Cost under
PM's Package Likely
Hyderabad: The state government is expecting that minimum 20 to 48 per cent of the poject cost will be coverred under the Prime Minister's package. Earlier, Bhima (Rajiv) lift irrigation scheme got 90 per cent funding from Prime Minister's package, said irrigation minister P Sudarshan Reddy. Recently irrigation officials held talks with the Union water ministry to grant a national project status for Pranahita-Chevella. In that case, the Centre will bear 90 percent of the poject cost.
Saturday 22 December 2012
State to Spend More to Step up Power Output
State to make presentation at NDC meet on Dec 27
Hyderabad: With almost 25 per cent negative gap between demand and supply in the power sector, the planning department of the state government plans to pump in more funds, two to three times more, to augment power in the 12th five-year plan. Most of the money will be used to increase the installed capacity of power generation.
"The demand and supply gap is 20 to 25 per cent. Andhra Pradesh is a power-deficit state now. We have spent around Rs 7,000 crore in the 11th five-year plan. We want to increase the spending two to three times in the 12th five-year plan," a top official in the department told Express on Thursday.
Planning officials will make a presentation at the National Development Council (NDC) meeting to be held in Delhi on December 27.
Energy is a biggest challenge and it is proposed to augment the generation and supply in the country during the 12th plan period. Once the southern grid is completed, the state's problem in buying power will be solved.
Though the NDC meeting will be chaired by prime minister Manmohan Singh, chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will not attend as he is scheduled to participate in the World Telugu Conference on the same day. Finance minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy will attend, official sources said.
According to sources, the state has an ambitious overall growth rate of 10 per cent, which is more than the national average target of 9 per cent.
The state has a target of 6 per cent in the agricultural sector, 10.5 per cent in industries and 11.45 per cent in services.
"So far the state's performance has been good and has emerged as one of the top four states on this front," an official in the planning department claimed.
Other focus areas
* Peripheral roads will be laid in all cities including tier-II cities. The proposals on ORR and BRTS in Vijayawada are under process.
* Emphasis on farm mechanisation, systemm of rice cultivation, supply of micro-nutrients to crops, storage facilities and food processing units.
* One stadium will be build in each mandal. * Efforts to reduce maternal deaths and infant mortality.
* Technical education to be given more focus
* The 15 flagship programmes of the Centre will be accorded top priority.
Hyderabad: With almost 25 per cent negative gap between demand and supply in the power sector, the planning department of the state government plans to pump in more funds, two to three times more, to augment power in the 12th five-year plan. Most of the money will be used to increase the installed capacity of power generation.
"The demand and supply gap is 20 to 25 per cent. Andhra Pradesh is a power-deficit state now. We have spent around Rs 7,000 crore in the 11th five-year plan. We want to increase the spending two to three times in the 12th five-year plan," a top official in the department told Express on Thursday.
Planning officials will make a presentation at the National Development Council (NDC) meeting to be held in Delhi on December 27.
Energy is a biggest challenge and it is proposed to augment the generation and supply in the country during the 12th plan period. Once the southern grid is completed, the state's problem in buying power will be solved.
Though the NDC meeting will be chaired by prime minister Manmohan Singh, chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will not attend as he is scheduled to participate in the World Telugu Conference on the same day. Finance minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy will attend, official sources said.
According to sources, the state has an ambitious overall growth rate of 10 per cent, which is more than the national average target of 9 per cent.
The state has a target of 6 per cent in the agricultural sector, 10.5 per cent in industries and 11.45 per cent in services.
"So far the state's performance has been good and has emerged as one of the top four states on this front," an official in the planning department claimed.
Other focus areas
* Peripheral roads will be laid in all cities including tier-II cities. The proposals on ORR and BRTS in Vijayawada are under process.
* Emphasis on farm mechanisation, systemm of rice cultivation, supply of micro-nutrients to crops, storage facilities and food processing units.
* One stadium will be build in each mandal. * Efforts to reduce maternal deaths and infant mortality.
* Technical education to be given more focus
* The 15 flagship programmes of the Centre will be accorded top priority.
Mantris Breathe Fire as Babus Decide Policy
TG Venkatesh's outbursts point to a deeper divide between ministers and officers
Hyderqabad: Several ministers in Kiran Kumar Reddy Cabinet are said to be upset with their secretaries and other officials. It is officers vs ministers for quiet some time in the state.
Minor irrigation minister TG Venkatesh, on Thursday, did not hide his aversion towards IAS officers and called non-performing officers 'sannasis'. Venkatesh has rebuked IAS officers publicly on an earlier occasion too.
There are also several other instances where ministers and officers locked horns. Recently, textiles minister Gaddam Prasad Kumar blamed IAS officers Sabyasachi Ghosh and D Srinivasulu saying they have issued as many as nine government orders (GOs) without his knowledge. The minister lodged a complaint with chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy.
A few months ago, stamps and registration minister Thota Narasimham was shocked when he got to read in newspapers that an order was issued hiking registration fee under certain categories. He wanted to rollback the hike immediately and the government cancelled the GO. The minister, who is supposed to decide policy matters, ended up demanding cancellation of a GO of his own department.
In another instance, when government employees disclosed their recent deliberations with chief secretary Minnie Mathew concerning health cards, some ministers were uncomfortable.
Issuing health cards to around 10 lakh workforce in the state was a major achievement and the ministers did not want the entire credit go to the chief secretary. Though the health cards are supposed to be issued from January 1, it was delayed due to the 'leak' by employees.
Finance minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy called the media hurriedly and announced that it was the chief minister who has to take a decision on health cards.
The alleged differences between infrastructure and investment minister Ganta Srinivas and his secretary Sunil Sharma resulted in the transfer of Sharma early this week.
Likewise, animal husbandry minister P Viswarup was unhappy with his officers for making some shuffling in the department without his knowledge.
The main reason for the differences between mantris and babus is that several ministers are first-timers and the officers were very senior. As a result, the ministers who are expected to ensure that officers deliver the goods, are unable to wield any control over them.
"I was bypassed by my officers as I am a junior minister. My secretaries are seniors," lamented a minister.
QUOTE
I was bypassed by my officers as I am a junior minister. My secretaries are seniors. -a minister
GRAPHIC
THE FUMING FEW
Ganta Srinivas shunted out his secretary Sunil Sharma.
TG Venkatesh gets into the offensive against IAS officers frequently.
Ministers are not ready to allow credit going to the chief secretary and as a result the file pertaining to employees' health cards was delayed.
Viswarupu is unhappy with his officers over the goings-on in his department.
Prasad Kumar and Thota Narasimham are upset over being kept in the dark over GOs of their departments.
Hyderqabad: Several ministers in Kiran Kumar Reddy Cabinet are said to be upset with their secretaries and other officials. It is officers vs ministers for quiet some time in the state.
Minor irrigation minister TG Venkatesh, on Thursday, did not hide his aversion towards IAS officers and called non-performing officers 'sannasis'. Venkatesh has rebuked IAS officers publicly on an earlier occasion too.
There are also several other instances where ministers and officers locked horns. Recently, textiles minister Gaddam Prasad Kumar blamed IAS officers Sabyasachi Ghosh and D Srinivasulu saying they have issued as many as nine government orders (GOs) without his knowledge. The minister lodged a complaint with chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy.
A few months ago, stamps and registration minister Thota Narasimham was shocked when he got to read in newspapers that an order was issued hiking registration fee under certain categories. He wanted to rollback the hike immediately and the government cancelled the GO. The minister, who is supposed to decide policy matters, ended up demanding cancellation of a GO of his own department.
In another instance, when government employees disclosed their recent deliberations with chief secretary Minnie Mathew concerning health cards, some ministers were uncomfortable.
Issuing health cards to around 10 lakh workforce in the state was a major achievement and the ministers did not want the entire credit go to the chief secretary. Though the health cards are supposed to be issued from January 1, it was delayed due to the 'leak' by employees.
Finance minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy called the media hurriedly and announced that it was the chief minister who has to take a decision on health cards.
The alleged differences between infrastructure and investment minister Ganta Srinivas and his secretary Sunil Sharma resulted in the transfer of Sharma early this week.
Likewise, animal husbandry minister P Viswarup was unhappy with his officers for making some shuffling in the department without his knowledge.
The main reason for the differences between mantris and babus is that several ministers are first-timers and the officers were very senior. As a result, the ministers who are expected to ensure that officers deliver the goods, are unable to wield any control over them.
"I was bypassed by my officers as I am a junior minister. My secretaries are seniors," lamented a minister.
QUOTE
I was bypassed by my officers as I am a junior minister. My secretaries are seniors. -a minister
GRAPHIC
THE FUMING FEW
Ganta Srinivas shunted out his secretary Sunil Sharma.
TG Venkatesh gets into the offensive against IAS officers frequently.
Ministers are not ready to allow credit going to the chief secretary and as a result the file pertaining to employees' health cards was delayed.
Viswarupu is unhappy with his officers over the goings-on in his department.
Prasad Kumar and Thota Narasimham are upset over being kept in the dark over GOs of their departments.
Friday 21 December 2012
Government withdraws ‘phantom’ cases against Jagan
The state government on Monday dropped prosecution against Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and others in two cases dating back to the Samaikyandhra agitation in 2009. But if the Kadapa police are to be believed, the YSR Congress leader’s name had never figured in the FIR filed in the two cases and, therefore the question of dropping charges against him did not arise.
Asked how come, the Law Deparment and home minister Sabita Indra Reddy both shrugged their shoulders.
As per the state government’s decision to withdraw cases against people who took part in the pro-Telangana and Samaikyandhra agitations in 2009, R Damodar, secretary to the government (legislative affairs and Justice) issued two GOs on Monday, purporting to state that Jagan Mohan Reddy and other accused would not be prosecuted in the two cases.
As per the mystery GOs, one of the cases was registered by the Pulivendula (Urban) police station against 30 accused under Sections 143, 452, 353 and 436 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code; another case was filed under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Damage of Public Property Act 1984 and Section 7(1) of the Criminal Law Act. In both these cases, as per the GO, Jagan is accused no. 30.
The charges were that the accused burnt a BSNL tower, set fire to a BSNL office, an MRO office and an R&B office. The cases were pending before the assistant sessions judge in Kadapa district.
However, when contacted by Express, the Kadapa police said there was only one case pending against Jagan in Pulivenduala and that was registered in 2011 and it has nothing to do with the Samikyandhra movement of 2009. “There are no such cases pending against Jagan in the Pulivenduala police station dating back to 2009,’’ a police official, requesting anonymity, said.
Elaborating, the source said, “We took legal opinion on dropping cases against 22 accused who participated in the Samaikyandhra agitation in 2009. The 22 names were sent to the government for process. Jagan’s name was not in that list.”
The Kadapa police official confirmed that there were three cases relating to the 2009 Samaikyandhra riots (191, 192 and 193 of 2009) in the Pulivendula Urban police station. They all relate to arson of government property. “Jagan’s name is not there in any of them,” said the source.
Asked how the list of 22 accused in the case ballooned to 30 in Monday’s GOs, law secretary R Damodar told Express that his staff only issued the GOs as per a request by the Home Department. Law Department staff had nothing to do with the names of accused, he said.
And the home minister passed the buck to the Police Department.
Sunday 16 December 2012
Andhra Pradesh gets power shock
Electricity charges in the state have been hiked as the AP
Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC), after almost 12 years, gave
its nod for a hefty rise in power tariff, both domestic and industrial.
The new power tariff will be effective from April 1.
However, BPL consumers were not burdened and they would even save Rs 10 every month, provided they consume 100 units or less. Also, there is no change in power tariff for agricultural consumers.
APERC secretary MD Manohar Raju released the new tariff details to the media here on Friday.
The hike was a deviation from Congress party’s election promise that electricity charges will not be increased till 2014. The late YS Rajasekhara Reddy opposed the power tariff hike in 2000 by the then TDP government. The Congress promised no hike in power tariff when it regained power the second time in 2009.
Now, the additional burden on consumers would be around Rs 4,441 crore per year. The APERC created another category, LT 1 (A), for domestic consumers with contracted load of below 500 watts. This is aimed at helping BPL consumers who use less power.
Domestic consumers having a contracted load of 500 watts and use only 100 units per month would pay Rs 10 less under the new tariff. Tariff for the first 50 units remained unchanged at Rs 1.45 per unit.
The tariff for 51 to 100 units, which was Rs 2.80 earlier, was reduced to Rs 2.60 now under the newly created LT 1(A) category.
Thus, domestic consumers would save Rs 10 every month if they consume only 100 units. The tariff for domestic consumers was hiked up to Rs 1.50 per unit.
The minimum tariff under LT 1(A) would be Rs 1.45 for the first 50 units.
As the consumers use more power,they have to pay more.
For a usage of 500 units or more, the unit rate would be Rs 7.25 under the telescopic system. Though, the discoms proposed a total hike of Rs 4,941 crore, the APERC finally agreed to increase charges to the tune of Rs 4,441 crore.
The state government made a commitment to provide Rs 5,358.67 crore subsidy to discoms to overcome revenue deficit.
However, BPL consumers were not burdened and they would even save Rs 10 every month, provided they consume 100 units or less. Also, there is no change in power tariff for agricultural consumers.
APERC secretary MD Manohar Raju released the new tariff details to the media here on Friday.
The hike was a deviation from Congress party’s election promise that electricity charges will not be increased till 2014. The late YS Rajasekhara Reddy opposed the power tariff hike in 2000 by the then TDP government. The Congress promised no hike in power tariff when it regained power the second time in 2009.
Now, the additional burden on consumers would be around Rs 4,441 crore per year. The APERC created another category, LT 1 (A), for domestic consumers with contracted load of below 500 watts. This is aimed at helping BPL consumers who use less power.
Domestic consumers having a contracted load of 500 watts and use only 100 units per month would pay Rs 10 less under the new tariff. Tariff for the first 50 units remained unchanged at Rs 1.45 per unit.
The tariff for 51 to 100 units, which was Rs 2.80 earlier, was reduced to Rs 2.60 now under the newly created LT 1(A) category.
Thus, domestic consumers would save Rs 10 every month if they consume only 100 units. The tariff for domestic consumers was hiked up to Rs 1.50 per unit.
The minimum tariff under LT 1(A) would be Rs 1.45 for the first 50 units.
As the consumers use more power,they have to pay more.
For a usage of 500 units or more, the unit rate would be Rs 7.25 under the telescopic system. Though, the discoms proposed a total hike of Rs 4,941 crore, the APERC finally agreed to increase charges to the tune of Rs 4,441 crore.
The state government made a commitment to provide Rs 5,358.67 crore subsidy to discoms to overcome revenue deficit.
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