Regulator asks UPPCL to clear dues pending since April 2017

LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has directed the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) to clear dues to consumers as interest on their security deposit from April 2017 onwards. Subsequently, the commission will decide what action to take on the interest for the period prior to April 2017.

As per rules, the distribution companies are supposed to pay the interest on the refundable security deposit that consumers pay while applying for a new power connection. The interest should be paid annually through adjustment in bills.

“The commission directs the UPPCL to first clear the dues for the period from April 1, 2017 onwards.