Tenants in Delhi can now avail the government’s power bill waivers and subsidies by applying for prepaid electricity meters, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.
To get such meters installed, the tenants will have to call the helpline number of concerned power distribution companies in their area. They will then be required to produce an identification document having their address and a rent agreement/receipt.
The scheme has been named ‘Mukhyamantri Kirayedar Bijli Meter Yojana’, under which the prepaid meters can be availed with an initial investment of Rs 6,000 — which includes, Rs 3,000 as security (refundable) and an equal share of installation cost, Kejriwal said. The announcement comes ahead of the Delhi assembly election that is scheduled to take place early next year.
