Power tariff slashed by Rs 3 per unit in Punjab

The Punjab Cabinet on Monday decided to slash power tariff by Rs 3 per unit for domestic consumers, a move which comes just months ahead of the Assembly polls.

The announcement was made by Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi after the Cabinet meeting.

"We are reducing power tariff by Rs 3 per unit for domestic consumers," said Channi addressing the media here.

It is a "big Diwali gift" for people, he said, adding that the decision will come into effect immediately.

He said according to a survey conducted by his government, people wanted quality and cheap power.

Punjab is going to the Assembly polls early next year.