Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 15: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has made new power connections mandatorily pre-paid in Kashmir.
The KPDCL will register all prospective consumers applying for new electric connections on a prepaid basis from now onwards.
With this major step towards better reforms, consumers who will apply for new connections shall be provided smart meters with prepaid functionality for bill payment.
The consumers applying for new connections have to apply online at the website www.kpdcl.jkpdd.net. The consumer shall deposit the security deposit and first prepaid recharge corresponding to sanctioned load to energize the smart meter.
The Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha has already launched the Smart Bill Sahuliyat APP(PWA) , SMART BS on 27th February, 2023 to start the new era of transparency where consumers can check, manage and pay their bills on the same portal.
Consumers can additionally make use of any choice of online payment gateway including “mpay” or can even recharge through JK Bank Branch in the same manner as postpaid bill payment. The new smart meters shall be provided and Installed by KPDCL.
This latest development will bring more transparency in power sector reforms of Kashmir valley and provide reliable power supply by demand side management at consumer level.
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