Mumbai: BEST to restart meter-reading by staff, working on relief in bill payment

SUBURBAN SERVICES that started for essential services might also bring respite for close to 10 lakh power consumers of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).

The BEST is bracing to send out electricity bills based on actual reading for the first time since the lockdown. The undertaking’s power consumers were receiving e-bills until now that were sent on average consumption much like other distributors.

The 300-odd employees, who read meters, have been sent out to take actual readings across Mumbai, except in containment zones as notified by the BMC.

A senior officer from the BEST said with local trains running, it had become easier for staff to access areas and record readings.