BEST currently supplies electricity to around 10.8 lakh consumers in Mumbai. (Representative image)
MUMBAI: The BEST Committee on Wednesday approved an amnesty scheme that will allow around 16,000 electricity consumers to clear their long-pending dues by paying the principal amount while getting relief from penalties and related charges. Consumers can participate and avail the benefit of this scheme for 3 months from October 1 to December 31,” he added. BEST currently supplies electricity to around 10.8 lakh consumers in Mumbai.
A BEST spokesperson said consumers of all categories whose electricity meters were removed from October 2006 to June 30, 2023, due to non-payment of electricity bills will be eligible.
BEST deputy general manager (Electric Supply) S P Makwana said the undertaking would launch an extensive awareness campaign to ensure maximum participation by eligible consumers. “We will create greater awareness among the public through multiple channels and expect a huge response from our consumers,” Makwana added. “Under this scheme, Interest on Arrears (IOA) and Delayed Payment (DP) Charges will be waived off after recovery of arrears amount as on the date of meter removal. Information about the scheme will be publicised through newspaper advertisements, posters and messages attached to electricity bills. BEST also plans to reach consumers through SMS and WhatsApp campaigns to popularise the scheme and generate a strong response.