There have been instances earlier of true-up charges where power distribution companies have sought an increase in tariff. But this is perhaps the first time in the country that they have decided to pass on the to the consumers through true-down charges.
About 1.45 crore domestic consumers will benefit from the gesture. The state has about two crore power consumers including about 55 lakh high-tension consumers. The HT consumers, however, will not get the benefit.