Average billing not for all, submitting caste details optional: Bescom
Bescom has clarified that average electricity billing for July is temporary due to door-to-door verification of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries. The department also confirmed that providing caste details during this verification process is entirely optional.
Why it matters
This clarifies administrative procedures for a major government welfare scheme, addressing public confusion regarding billing and data collection.
As meter readers are busy conducting door-to-door verification of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries, they will not be able to generate electricity bills for July. Hence, average billing will be considered for the month. However, Bescom officials have clarified that average billing will not apply to High Tension (HT) consumers, Low Tension (LT) consumers with a connected load of 40 HP and above, Solar Rooftop (SRTPV) consumers, and temporary electricity connections. These consumers will continue to receive bills based on actual meter readings.
The article serves as a factual clarification of government policy and administrative updates.
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