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Electricity Bill Relief News: Under the one-time settlement scheme, a maximum of 100% rebate on the surcharge amount can be given to domestic, commercial, private institutions, private tube wells and industrial consumers. By availing the benefit of this scheme, the consumer can clear his outstanding bill by paying only the principal amount.
Amethi: If your electricity bill is overdue? So there is no need to worry. You can take advantage of the one-time settlement scheme being run by the state government in coordination with the electricity department. The application process under this scheme has been started for the people of Amethi. Let us know what is this scheme and what are the benefits.
You will get this benefit
Under the one-time settlement scheme, a maximum of 100% rebate on the surcharge amount can be given to domestic, commercial, private institutions, private tube wells and industrial consumers. By availing the benefit of this scheme, the consumer can repay his outstanding bill by paying only the principal amount, while late payment charges along with 18% interest are waived. The special thing is that under this scheme, such consumers involved in electricity theft cases who have not yet paid the bill will also get the benefit.
The campaign will start in three phases
Instructions have been given to take this entire scheme to 100 percent people. This campaign will be run by the Electricity Department in three phases. It will start from December 1 and continue till February 2026. Consumers will get 100 percent benefit in this scheme. Especially farmers and/or consumers who could not pay their electricity bill due to some reason will get benefit.
This is the application process
To apply for this entire scheme, the electricity consumer will have to apply by visiting the website of uppcl.org from his mobile or any online cyber café. Only after registration, consumers can choose to deposit their remaining dues in lump sum or in instalments.
Consumers will get more benefits
Superintending Engineer Dharam Vijay said that along with implementing this scheme, the government has given a lot of relaxation to the farmers along with the domestic consumers of commerce. Along with registering themselves in this scheme, everyone will be given 100 percent discount on sir charge bill. I appeal to all the respected consumers to apply for this scheme as soon as possible and avail the benefits of this scheme.
