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UP to Launch 'Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana' on December 1 for Small Power Consumers

Officials say the time‑limited plan aims to clear arrears for long‑unpaid customers, including theft cases.

The bill relief scheme of the UPPCL promises major concessions for early registration and quicker payment and also covers all electricity theft cases, offering settlement and relief from FIRs and court proceedings. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
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Overview

  • Enrollment opens December 1 with the window reported to run through February 28, 2026.
  • Eligibility targets low-capacity users: domestic LMV‑1 connections up to 2 kW and small commercial LMV‑2 up to 1 kW.
  • Relief includes a 100% waiver of surcharge and interest, a 25% rebate on principal dues, easy instalments, and auto-correction of inflated bills based on average consumption.
  • The scheme covers disputed and electricity theft cases with settlement options that can lead to relief from FIRs and court proceedings.
  • Registration is available at uppcl.org or local division offices with a ₹2,000 fee, payments can be made via the RED portal or UPPCL cash counters, and outreach will include camps, micro-planning with fintech partners, and the 1912 helpline for assistance.