Srinagar: From now onwards KPDCL will register all prospective consumers applying for new electric connections on a prepaid basis, officials said Saturday.
“With this step towards reforms, consumers that are applying for new connections shall be provided smart meters with prepaid functionality for bill payment,” said a KPDCL official.
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, he said.
The official said that LG Manoj Sinha has already launched the Smart Bill Sahuliyat APP(PWA), SMART BS on 27th February to start a new era of transparency where consumers can check, manage and pay their bills on the same portal.
He said the consumers can additionally make use of any choice of online payment gateway including “mpay” or can even recharge through J&K Bank Branch in the same manner as postpaid bill payment. The new smart meter 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 the consumer level,” he added.
