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In light of this, a stern warning was issued to revenue officers. Failure to meet the targets could lead to consequences such as transfers to other zones or being assigned non-executive positions. In June, despite offering a 5% concession, BBMP managed to collect only Rs 465 crore. Typically, BBMP provides this concession to those who pay property tax in April, extending it until May-end.
Energy Minister KJ George revealed that many consumers had yet to register for Gruha Jyothi. Consequently, the energy department is planning a special drive where people can visit designated counters and take advantage of the facility. George also announced that consumers would be given until July 25 to register and enjoy free power for the month of July.
The registration process is ongoing, and people can even register in person at our counters, as they are currently vacant. A notification was issued on June 15, providing them with 53 slabs to consider for new houses or when shifting tenants. BESCOM is also working on the bill format and seeking government approval before sharing further details, he added.
Officials are facing difficulty in convincing people that the official app has not been released yet, and cautioning them against falling for fake apps. Furthermore, there is currently no app available to apply to the Gruha Jyoti scheme, although multiple apps for Gruha Lakshmi can be found on the Play Store.
While there were protests across the city due to high electricity bills, another group of consumers received negative amounts on their bills.