Section 8: Advance payment of bills

The Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2020Central Rules · 2003

(1) In case of post payment meters, when a domestic consumer gives prior information in writing about his continued absence from residence, the distribution licensee shall not send any notice or provisional bill to the consumer provided that the consumer pays the fixed charges for such period in advance and his supply line shall not be disconnected.

(2) Interest shall be paid on advance amount paid under sub-rule (1), at such rate as may be decided by the Commission.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2020
Section	8
Marginal note	Advance payment of bills
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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