isnt the actual increase only 31%. as i understand it KESC is now treated like anyother power disco (distribution co) and sells juice at rates equalent to say IECSO or LESCO or HESCO etc.
Even if the rates were hiked 95%, the differntial is to be paid by the govt. not users. if users are to pay than ALL of us would pay the same. i know that isnt the case as IESCOs latest rates are on it's website and compared to march 08 rates, the difference for most part is about 20% (except >700 where it is closer to 50% or so).
Aaj tv yesterday's sensationalism (regarding this) outdid bank closing rumors spread a day earlier
IESCO's power rates:
IESCO tariff