UPPCL Issues New Guidelines
UPPCL has issued new guidelines in this regard, which specify the conditions for partial payment for different categories of consumers. For example, lifeline consumers who use less electricity will have to pay 10% of their outstanding amount or Rs 250, whichever is higher, to get their connection restored.
Connection Will be Restored by Paying 25% of the Outstanding Amount
Additionally, other categories of consumers will have to pay 25% of their outstanding amount or at least Rs 1000 to get their electricity supply restored. This policy will benefit consumers whose connections were cut off due to non-payment of bills. Such consumers can now pay 25% of their outstanding amount and get their connection restored.
Electricity Consumers Will Get Relief
Consumers can make this payment by visiting the electricity department’s counter, online, or through any other bill collection agency. After making the partial payment, the consumer will be given a receipt that will contain details of the amount paid and the outstanding amount. However, it has been clarified that if the consumer fails to pay the full amount in the future, the department will have the right to cut off the connection again.