Bhubaneswar: As per the guidelines prescribed by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has launched a One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for its customers.
The OTS scheme covers eight southern districts of Odisha including Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Boudh and Kandhamal. This unique scheme provides up to a 30 per cent rebate on electricity arrears till April 21, 2023.
“We have continually worked to provide our customers with a variety of innovative offers and schemes from time to time. We are sure that this scheme will provide much-needed relief to our consumers and will benefit them in more ways than one” said, Arvind Singh, CEO, TPSODL.
As per the One-Time Settlement Scheme 2022 of the Odisha State Electricity Regulatory Commission, all LT electricity consumers can avail of benefits such as a 30 per cent rebate on electricity arrears and an 80 per cent rebate on delayed payment surcharge if the arrear payment is made in full at a time, 20 per cent rebate on electricity arrear and an 80% rebate on delayed payment surcharge if arrear payment is made in two equal monthly installments (50%+50%). Further, a 15 per cent rebate on electricity arrears and an 80 per cent rebate on delayed payment surcharge if arrear payment is made in three monthly installments (50%+ 25%+25%).
Similarly, HT consumers can also avail benefits of the OTS by paying a maximum of three installments. For HT consumers, if the arrear is paid in one installment then the rebate on DPS is 60 per cent, for two installments it is 50 per cent, and for three installments the rebate on DPS is 40 per cent.
The scheme is applicable for electricity arrears before December 31, 2020. Customers can also call the TPSODL toll-free number (1800-345-6797/1912) for further information.
