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BESCOM clarifies average billing rules and optional caste details
The Hindu··5 Jul
Consumers can pay July bills through subdivision cash counters, the BESCOM website and third-party apps. Average billing applies only where physical meter reading is unavailable during the verification drive. Officials expect further briefings as reviews continue this week. When welfare scheme checks overlap with billing cycles, what timeline should consumers expect before normal meter readings resume?
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What It Means For You
- July average bills apply only where meter readers cannot visit; HT, large LT, solar and temporary connections are excluded.
- Caste certificate details during Gruha Jyothi verification are optional, Karnataka's Energy Department said.
- Helpline numbers 9480816111 through 9480816114 operate from 6 am to 10 pm for grievances.
What's Happening
- BESCOM said July electricity bills will use average billing because meter readers are verifying Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries.
- High tension consumers, LT loads of 40 HP and above, solar rooftop users and temporary connections get actual readings.
- July bills will be sent only through SMS and email rather than physical delivery.
July Bills and Verification
- Door-to-door Gruha Jyothi verification follows reports of consumers being asked for caste certificates.
- Field staff can select refused to provide information if beneficiaries decline caste details.
- Existing payment modes including BESCOM website and cash counters remain available for July bills.
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