Imphal, February 28: In view of the upcoming HSLC and HSSLC examinations, the State Power Department has decided to activate the Leimakhong Heavy Fuel Based Power Plant to supplement the existing power supply by 11 MW despite the high cost of generating power from the said plant.

In a statement, the Chief Engineer of the Power Department said that the decision was taken in the interest of the students and reminded the consumers that the cost per unit of the Plant is Rs 12.5 p.Keeping aside the economic feasibility of supplying the power from the plant, the decision to activate it was taken in public interest, said the Chief Engineer and added that the present cost of the Furnace Oil to operate the units has increased 5 folds from the time of commissioning the plant and also the production cost.

The production cost at the time of commissioning the plant was Rs 2.50 per unit, reminded the Chief Engineer.

Taking these factors into consideration, the Department has appealed to the consumers to use energy efficient items, use electricity strictly according to the requirements and to clear all pending electricity bills as done in the case of school fees, van fare, mobile recharge and telephone bills, etc.

The Electricity Dept believes that it can fulfil its commitment only when it provides efficient service and the consumers reciprocate by judiciously paying their power tariff, he added.

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