The Haryana government has launched an electricity bill waiver scheme for BPL households with outstanding dues, subject to specific criteria and conditions.
Published: October 16, 2026, 8:33 PM IST
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MLA Om Prakash noted that eligibility is restricted to Antyodaya Parivar Yojana families whose annual income does not exceed Rs 1 lakh in the verified BPL databaseRepresentational image
Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Haryana with pending electricity bills can now get relief through a newly launched power bill waiver scheme from the state’s electricity distribution corporation.
However, several conditions have been imposed for granting the waiverMLA Om Prakash Yadav provided information regarding the power waiverHe stated that certain conditions are imposed for participation in this scheme.
Who will be eligible for the electricity bill waiver scheme?
Detailing the parameters of the scheme, MLA Om Prakash noted that eligibility is restricted to Antyodaya Parivar Yojana families whose annual income does not exceed Rs 1 lakh in the verified BPL databaseAdditionally, domestic consumers must maintain an average monthly consumption threshold of up to 150 units over the preceding 12 monthsThe scheme also encompasses cases involving payment defaults, disputed bills, and electricity theft, subject to prescribed guidelines.
Payment to be made as per consumption
The electricity amnesty scheme introduces tiered tariff slabs for calculating dues: Rs 2.00 per unit for up to 50 units, Rs 2.50 per unit for 51–100 units, and Rs 2.75 per unit for 101–150 units, capped at a maximum payout of Rs 3,600Under these terms, qualifying consumers pay only the calculated principal balance over a 12-month period, with all remaining unpaid dues waived.
If an eligible household has a faulty electricity meter, they won’t be left outThe MLA noted that monthly bills will simply be calculated using a flat rate, 40 units per month in rural areas and 50 units in urban areas.
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