No power disconnection till CESC issues new due date for June bill: Minister

KOLLKATA : West Bengal Power minister Sovandeb Chattopadhaya on Monday said there will be no disconnection of power supply till private power utility CESC issues a due date for payment of a new bill based on June usage.

After facing flak over “exaggerated” electricity bills for June in Kolkata, the CESC on Sunday had decided not to charge dues of April and May in the current month’s bill.

Chattopadhaya suggested that consumers should wait for the new bill showing the usage for June and then pay the amount. A bill with a new due date is expected from the CESC in the next few days.

“All the benefits will be there while making payment for the new bill within the due date. However, there is no bar for consumers who wish to clear their dues,” he said.