Low Tension power tariff subsidy

The Low Tension power tariff subsidy scheme provides a subsidy of 20% on power consumption charges for a duration of 36 months. This subsidy is applicable from the date of commencement of production or the date of power connection, whichever is later. The scheme is designed to support manufacturers, particularly in industrially backward blocks and agro-based enterprises across the state of Tamil Nadu.

251 industrially backward blocks as listed in
Annexure I and
Industrial Estates promoted by the
Government and
Agencies like SIPCOT,
TANSIDCO (excluding industrial estates located within the radius of 50
kms from Chennai City
Centre)
All 385 blocks in the
State for Agro based enterprises

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 20% on power consumption charges for
36 months from Date of Commence
-ment of Production or date of power connection whichever is later.
Scheme type: Download

• 20% subsidy on power consumption charges
• Financial support for up to 36 months
• Encourages establishment of manufacturing units in backward areas

Manufacturers who have received an Eligibility Certificate (EC) within three months from the date of commencement of production or power connection.

Excludes industrial estates located within a radius of 50 kms from Chennai City Centre.

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1. Obtain an Eligibility Certificate (EC) within three months from the date of commencement of production or power connection.
2. Submit the first subsidy claim within 30 days from the date of issue of EC.
3. Subsequent claims should be submitted every six months: bills from January to June by August 31st, and from July to December by February 28th of the succeeding year.