Amidst the demand for reducing the electricity tariff in view of the pandemic-affected economy, consumers can pay 1 per cent to 2 per cent less, thanks to the multi-year tariff orders issued last year by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC).

The relief, albeit small, will come into effect from April 1 this year till March next, without the government’s intervention. There have been consumer grievances and political wars over the higher tariff and inflated bills issued during the lockdown and unlock periods.