LG calls for new model to compensate for power cuts

Met CM @Arvindkejriwal. Discussed issue of power cuts & compensation to consumers. Suggested to devise a rational,fair & enforceable model Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Twitter

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Wednesday directed the Aap-led Delhi government to devise a rational and enforceable model to implement its proposal for compensating consumers for unscheduled power cuts in the city.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met Baijal to discuss the issue of unscheduled power cuts and compensation to consumers at Raj Niwas.

“Met CM @Arvindkejriwal. Discussed issue of power cuts & compensation to consumers. Suggested to devise a rational,fair & enforceable model (sic),” Baijal tweeted.

After the meeting, Kejriwal said the LG has agreed to the compensation while suggesting for fairplay and equity to consumers.

“Hon’ble LG agreed DISCOMS shud pay compensation 4 unscheduled power cuts 2 make them accountable. Fairplay n equity 2 consumers 2 be ensured (sic),” Kejriwal tweeted.

Last year, the Delhi government had implemented its pro-

posal to penalise discoms for unscheduled power cuts.

However, this was later struck down by the Delhi High Court as the LG’S prior approval had not been sought.

According to the proposal, a penalty of Rs 50 per hour per consumer is to be levied for the first two hours followed by Rs 100 for every subsequent hour.

The fine amount would be adjusted in the consumers’ monthly bills.