Sarkari Yojana
Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy
About Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy
The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, offers the “Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy” to help MSME enterprises cut their electricity bills. Once an Entrepreneur Memorandum (Part 2) number is allotted by the District Industries Centres, a 20% subsidy is given for 36 months, counted from the start of production or from the date the power connection is obtained, whichever is later. Eligible industries must apply for the LTPT subsidy within three months of starting commercial production or getting the power connection, whichever is later.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For New Enterprises
New Micro manufacturing enterprises set up anywhere in…
New Micro manufacturing enterprises set up anywhere in the State
New Small and Medium manufacturing enterprises set up…
New Small and Medium manufacturing enterprises set up in any of the 251 industrially backward blocks.
New Agro-based industries located in the state's 385…
New Agro-based industries located in the state's 385 blocks. For Expansion/diversification Enterprises
Existing Manufacturing Enterprises in the above categories that…
Existing Manufacturing Enterprises in the above categories that undertake substantial expansion/diversification of their current activities, provided the expansion ( or) diversification raises plant and machinery value by at least 25 % of the existing plant and machinery value and also raises turnover by 25 % for the same product (or) new products lines. NOTE: Eligibility is limited to enterprises on Low Tension Power supply (Tariff III B). Cases Involved in Multiple Service Connection of an Enterprise Where an enterprise has several LT connections on the same premises, only the first service connection qualifies for the LTPT subsidy. If the enterprise has branch unit(s) at other location(s), each of them can get the LTPT subsidy on its LT connection (first LT service connection only), provided the above norm is met.
Benefits Provided
Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
After the District Industries Centres allot an Entrepreneur…
After the District Industries Centres allot an Entrepreneur Memorandum (Part 2) number, enterprises receive a 20% LTPT subsidy for 36 months, starting from the date production commences or the power connection is obtained, whichever comes later.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Eligibility Certificate Application
EB Meter Card (attested copy)
EB Meter Card (attested copy).
Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (copy)
Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (copy). For Subsidy Application (II C)
EB Meter Card (attested copy)
EB Meter Card (attested copy).
Bills (attested copies) along with copies of Receipts
Bills (attested copies) along with copies of Receipts.
Stamped Receipt in advance
Stamped Receipt in advance.
Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (copy)
Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (copy).
Eligible Certificate (EC) (copy)
Eligible Certificate (EC) (copy). NOTE: Originals must be shown for verification and will be handed back during inspection. Where the originals are with the bank, the copies must be attested by the Branch Manager of the bank that funded the project. NOTE: Upload files in PDF (.pdf) format, each under 200 kb in size.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy through the online application process outlined below.
*The User Manual for the Online Application is available here
Registration - Open the Official Website/Portal of the…
Registration
Open the Official Website/Portal of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu and choose "Login / Registration" in the top ribbon.
Complete the registration form correctly with your Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID, and Mobile Number, and set a new password of at least 8 characters including 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field.
Type the captcha code and press "Register".
Login Go to the Login Page, select "Login",…
Login Go to the Login Page, select "Login", and enter the credentials sent to your registered Email ID and Mobile Number.
Form Filling - Once logged in, hover on…
Form Filling
Once logged in, hover on "Schemes" in the top ribbon and pick the relevant scheme from the dropdown.
On the following page, hover on "Apply Online" in the top ribbon and select "New Application".
Complete all mandatory fields, check the details carefully, accept the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy, and press "Proceed".
Write down the reference number shown on screen and press "Close".
Upload Documents - Next, hover on "Schemes" in…
Upload Documents
Next, hover on "Schemes" in the top ribbon and choose "Upload Documents".
Enter the Application ID on the page that opens and press "Submit".
Upload all mandatory documents in the stated format and size.
Once uploaded, use "View" to check that the documents are correct.
Submission - Tick every checkbox at the bottom…
Submission
Tick every checkbox at the bottom of the screen and press "Submit Application".
You will receive a message on your mobile phone confirming that the online application has gone to the GM/DIC / RJD.
(Optional)
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
> **The following list of Manufacturing Enterprises/activities are not eligible:**
Sugar; Distilleries, Brewery and Malt Extraction; Units utilizing Molasses/rectified spirit/de-natured spirit as raw material for manufacture of potable alcohol; Fertiliser; Mining and Quarrying; Iron and Steels Smelting; Beedies / Cigarettes / Cigars / Gutka and Tobacco based products; All types of Saw Mills; Micro, Small & Medium Service Enterprises; Cement; Aluminium Smelting; Calcium Carbide; Slaughter House; Re-packing of Drugs/Medicine/Chemical, without any processing or value addition; Azoic/Reactive Dyes; Fire Crackers; Industries manufacturing and/or utilizing Ozone depleting substances; Poultry; Cyanide; Caustic Soda; Potassium Chloride; Nylon Fibre; Rayon Fibre; Polyester Fibre; Agro-based industries set up in corporations and municipalities in the state.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.