Every person has to pay electricity bill. In whose name the electricity connection is and who uses it. Electricity bill comes according to electricity consumption. Some people consume more electricity. So some people do less. In some states, governments also provide free electricity up to a few units. For example, 200 units of electricity is given free in Delhi. If you do not pay the electricity bill on time, you are penalized. But if you have not paid the electricity bill for two consecutive months, then do you know how much penalty is imposed? Let us know.
You will have to pay ₹1200 in Uttar Pradesh
In every state there is a state government that provides electricity. For this, some have contracts with private companies. Different laws and rules have been made in every state. If we talk about Uttar Pradesh, here if you do not pay the electricity bill by the due date. So you have to pay a penalty of ₹ 600, that is, if you do not pay the electricity bill for 2 consecutive months, then you will have to pay ₹ 1200 as penalty. No matter what your bill is.
no amount fixed
Whereas if we talk generally. So, how much penalty will be charged for late payment of bill or for not paying bill for two consecutive months? There is no law regarding this. Yes, it is mentioned in the orders given by the state governments. Which is different in every state. As we told, in Uttar Pradesh, there is a fine of ₹ 600 for late bill deposit. Similarly, in other states the amount is decided differently.
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