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Liputan6.com, Jakarta: House of Representatives Commission VII in charge of energy and mineral resources, environment, research and technology rejected the government's plan to raise Electricity Basic Tariff (TDL) by 15 percent. The reason, the plan had not been consulted with the House. This revealed the Vice Chairman of Commission VII of DPR Effendi MS Simbolon in Jakarta, Friday (13 / 3).

The increase in TDL plan into effect next July. The goal for the government to reduce subsidies and to PLN's investment plan amounting to Rp 7 trillion. Effendi urged the government to review the plan.

Problem could increase PLN's president director denied Dahlan Iskan. He rejected accusations, prompted the government to raise TDL for PLN to increase margins.

While society still burdened with this plan. For PLN service is not maximized. For the community, even if rates rise, PLN also recommended agatr improve services, including reducing the frequent blackouts [read: Society About Increase Electricity Tariff]. (AIS)