The 'Bijli Bill Vivad Samadhan Scheme' was launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 30 for a period of one month. (Representational Image)
Delhi Government today once again extended till May 31 its power amnesty scheme, which offers resolution of various types of complaints and grievances pertaining to electricity theft, inflated bills, misuse charges among others.
The scheme has been extended on the request of the public and several legislators. Now consumers may be allowed some more time to avail the benefits of the scheme.
The '
Bijli Bill Vivad Samadhan Scheme', which was launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 30 for a period of one month, has already been extended multiple times. "Distribution companies have informed that about 68,000 cases have been settled under this scheme so far," a government official said.
Under the scheme, consumers in
Jhuggi Jhopdi or JJ clusters are being charged Rs 250 per month for the period for which they have not paid the dues and have the option of paying it in instalments over six months.
The late payment surcharge has been fully waived for them. All criminal or civil proceedings are also being withdrawn against those who voluntarily disclose having tampered with meters, the government official said.
Meanwhile, the government has also issued directions to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) for amendment of the provisions pertaining to revision of sanctioned load based upon maximum demand readings for domestic consumers.
"The discoms shall take the highest of average of maximum demand readings recorded as per billing cycle covering any four consecutive calendar months in the previous financial year," an official statement said.
The discoms has been asked not to issue any notice for upward or downward revision of sanctioned load after May 31 of any financial year.