Do not be surprised if your apartment maintenance association increases the maintenance charges a bit. Beginning April 1st, 2012, common areas/facilities within complexes is to come under commerical tariff. This means electricity usage for gym, pool, water treatment plant, motor, etc. is to be categorized as commerical usage. Commerical tariff is based on usage as well. The first 200 units is Rs. 4.25, anything beyond 200 units is Rs.7 per unit.
Gone are the days when large apartment complexes with pools, gym, greenery, club house, etc. can maintain the complex with just Rs.2 per SF. It is not just because of increase in cost of electricity, but also due to artificially keeping the maintenance cost low to easily sell these flats.
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