Although the State government had announced that Gruha Jyothi scheme will be applicable to all eligible consumers from July 1, the issuing of bills by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) which includes days of July also into the billing period of June, has attracted the ire of consumers. While the scheme was inaugurated on July 1, it was announced that the benefits of the same would be reflected in the bills of August.
Speaking to The Hindu a few weeks ago, Mahantesh Bilagi, Managing Director, Bescom, had said that after delayed billing in June (for the month of May), the billing cycle in July will only consider 25 days of consumption. The consumers have now pointed out that they have not only received bills where they are charged for their consumption in July, but their bills are also higher than usual.
“My electricity consumption had not crossed 200 units ever, not even during the lockdown times when my family and I stayed home every day. But somehow in this month’s bill, my consumption is showed as 240 units suddenly. The bill amount is higher by almost 50% of my previous month’s bill. Let alone free power, they should at least not overcharge us,” said Vijeth S., who lives near Kanakapura Road.
