Overview
- Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has petitioned the JERC for a Time‑of‑Day tariff that would add 20% to units used during peak periods in FY 2025–26.
- The proposal would cover most domestic, commercial and industrial users while exempting agriculture, subject to regulatory approval.
- KPDCL frames the measure as a demand‑management tool to shift consumption away from high‑load hours in winter to ease grid stress.
- National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq says the Omar Abdullah government will reject the surcharge, as opposition parties, the KCCI and tourism stakeholders denounce it as a hidden hike.
- Reports describe the peak windows as morning and evening slots, with cited timings varying between sources, and the JERC is expected to hold public hearings before any decision.