Consumers of Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd’s (JBVNL) Jamshedpur circle are suffering because of the discom’s work culture.
Under the Mango division of JBVNL’s Jamshedpur circle, over 530 residents are running from pillar to post to get a new connection, while commercial and industrial consumers are not being provided with monthly bills in the Adityapur division.
According to JBVNL norms, anyone seeking a new connection has to apply online and pay a charge at the rate of Rs 4,020 for 1KV of power besides the cost of the meter.
The applicant is supposed to get the connection within seven days of applying online.