Electricity bills: Relief for power consumers using up to 200 units from late surcharge

 The government has announced a relief for power consumers using up to 200 units from late surcharge. This means that such consumers will not have to pay any late payment surcharge if they fail to pay their electricity bills on time. The relief is applicable to all consumers across the country, regardless of their location or the power distribution company they are affiliated with.

The relief is being provided in order to help consumers who are struggling to pay their electricity bills due to the rising cost of living. The government hopes that this will help to reduce the financial burden on these consumers and make it easier for them to stay connected to the power grid.

The relief will be applicable to bills issued from July 1, 2023 onwards. Consumers who have already paid their bills with late payment surcharge will be eligible for a refund. The refund process will be announced by the relevant power distribution companies in due course.

The government has also announced a number of other measures to help consumers with the rising cost of electricity. These include a subsidy for low-income consumers and a reduction in the base tariff for all consumers. The government has said that it is committed to providing relief to consumers and ensuring that everyone has access to affordable electricity.