New electricity rates have been implemented in Bihar from 1 April. The Bihar government has announced a cut in electricity bill. This is a very relief news for domestic electricity consumers. 12.5 Million consumers who consume electricity of more than 50 units will get electricity according to 54 paise per unit.
Big news for people with smart prepaid meters
Let us tell you that it has been informed that 6 Million Consures with Smart Prepaid Meters will save an additional 25 paise per unit on electricity consumption. Talking about rural consumers and cold storage, they will have to pay 54 Paise Per Unit. Cold storage will also be provided electricity at the agricultural rate.
How will penalty be imposed?
After converting into prepaid meters, if a consumer moves beyond the limited limit for the first 6 months, then a penalty will not be imposed on it. Apart from this, if this meter of someone is 6 months old, then it crosses the set standards, then he will be fined. Apart from this, it has been suggested that if a customer wants to adjust his load then he can easily do it from SUVIDHA APP.