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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam to credit security deposit interest to power bills of 41 lakh consumers
Gurgaon: The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) will credit around Rs 150 crore in the electricity bills of nearly 41 lakh consumers as a way of paying interests on advance security deposits (ACD) collected by the discom earlier. Advance security deposit is an amount (equal to two average billing cycles) that is charged from consumers at the time of establishing a new power connection or increasing load capacity. DHBVN had collected Rs 2,234 crore from its consumers as advance deposits. In 2022, Haryana's Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) made it mandatory for discoms to review advance deposits collected by consumers. DHBVN then decided to pay consumers interests on these deposits. The interest accrued in a year is supposed to be adjusted in the bills for the customer by the next financial year. But, if the discom fails to do this, the discom will have to pay higher interest – at 18% -- for the delayed time period. "DHBVN has decided to pay interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum on the advance security amount (ACD) deposited by consumers. This Rs 150.8 crore is interest received by all consumers on their security deposits," said A Sreenivas, managing director of DHBVN and secretary of Haryana's energy department. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Зачем на ночь сжигают лавровый лист? Undo "The consumption security deposit is collected as per the direction of HERC. On the advance collected by discom, consumers will get annual interest, which will be adjusted against their electricity bills," said a senior DHBVN official. According to the discom, Rs 3,454.7 lakh is to be paid to 6.2 lakh consumers in Faridabad circle, and Rs 5799.5 lakh to 6.3 lakh consumers in the two Gurgaon circles. Earlier, residents challenged the collection of advance security deposits, alleging that multiple such payments were sought. "We already deposited the security amount to the discom at the time of taking the electricity connection, they again took advance security deposit. Despite all this, we continue to face poor quality of power supply," said Pradeep Sharma, a resident of Sector 45 in Gurgaon. Officials had denied this, saying deposits were taken only during a new connection or for increasing load capacity.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Discom to credit security deposit interest to power bills of 41L consumers in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) will credit around Rs 150 crore in the electricity bills of nearly 41 lakh consumers as a way of paying interests on advance security deposits (ACD) collected by the discom earlier. Advance security deposit is an amount (equal to two average billing cycles) that is charged from consumers at the time of establishing a new power connection or increasing load capacity. DHBVN had collected Rs 2,234 crore from its consumers as advance deposits. In 2022, Haryana's Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) made it mandatory for discoms to review advance deposits collected by consumers. DHBVN then decided to pay consumers interests on these deposits. The interest accrued in a year is supposed to be adjusted in the bills for the customer by the next financial year. But, if the discom fails to do this, the discom will have to pay higher interest – at 18% -- for the delayed time period. "DHBVN has decided to pay interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum on the advance security amount (ACD) deposited by consumers. This Rs 150.8 crore is interest received by all consumers on their security deposits," said A Sreenivas, managing director of DHBVN and secretary of Haryana's energy department. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "The consumption security deposit is collected as per the direction of HERC. On the advance collected by discom, consumers will get annual interest, which will be adjusted against their electricity bills," said a senior DHBVN official. According to the discom, Rs 3,454.7 lakh is to be paid to 6.2 lakh consumers in Faridabad circle, and Rs 5799.5 lakh to 6.3 lakh consumers in the two Gurgaon circles. Earlier, residents challenged the collection of advance security deposits, alleging that multiple such payments were sought. "We already deposited the security amount to the discom at the time of taking the electricity connection, they again took advance security deposit. Despite all this, we continue to face poor quality of power supply," said Pradeep Sharma, a resident of Sector 45 in Gurgaon. Officials had denied this, saying deposits were taken only during a new connection or for increasing load capacity.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Man on the roads: BJP leader Pradeep Sharma rescues injured during Poonch shelling
POONCH: 'Man on the roads'. This fits with BJP leader and former J&K MLC Pradeep Sharma for being very active and reaching out and rescuing those injured during the recent cross-border shelling from Pakistani troops in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir. 'For four days, I and my team were on the road. We were visiting the place hit by shells and helping in shifting the injured to the hospitals,' Pradeep told this newspaper. He said when the shelling began on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, he was woken up by his family. 'I could hear the loud explosions. I thought of doing something for the people caught in the crossfire to help them in this distressing situation'. Pradeep decided to reach out to the population through social media. 'I went live on Facebook at 2.25 am and urged people to stay indoors and don't venture out. I told them to move to ground floors and not panic and stay alert,' the BJP leader said. As the cross border shelling was going on, a shell landed in the Forest Department complex in the Poonch town, injuring a forester staying there. 'It was the first shell to land in the town. As the place was close to my residence, I alongwith my brother immediately reached the spot on a scooty and helped in shifting the injured forester to the hospital,' Pradeep said. As the time passed by, more shells landed in different parts of congested Poonch city, damaging houses and causing injuries. 'I went to the Syndicate area of Poonch, where three members of Sikh community were injured in the shelling. I helped to get them shifted to the hospital. In the hospital, one of the injured succumbed to injuries,' Pradeep said.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Minor among 3 arrested with 51 stolen mobile phones worth Rs20 lakh
Ujjain: Nanakheda police in Ujjain have busted an interstate mobile theft gang with the arrest of three persons, including a minor, and seizure of 51 high-end mobile phones valued at Rs 20 lakh. Ten litres of toxic homemade liquor was also recovered from a press conference on Saturday, SP Pradeep Sharma, revealed that Nanakheda police had received a tip-off about three suspicious youths, who appeared to be outsiders, involved in illegal activities near an under-construction building close to Rewari Dhaba in Ujjain city. It was reported that they were having stolen mobile phones which they were attempting to sell at very low on this information, a police team surrounded the spot and apprehended three suspect, Mithun Mahto (30), Kundan Kumar (25), both residents of Maharajpur village in Jharkhand, and a minor. Upon searching the place, the team recovered toxic homemade liquor and the stolen mobile phones. A case was registered against the accused at Nanakheda police station under Section 49-A of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act and other relevant investigation was on in coordination with police from other states concerning the mobile theft cases to uncover other members and the network of the gang. Two serious criminal cases are registered against the accused Mahto in his native police station area.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rajasthan: Crackers, drones banned in Jaipur, schools closed in Nagaur, Hanumangarh
Jaipur: In the wake of the escalating tension along the India-Pakistan border, authorities across Rajasthan have announced a series of emergency measures to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. In Jaipur, a complete ban has been imposed on the bursting of crackers and flying of drones, particularly during wedding ceremonies and public gatherings. The directive has been issued by Additional Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Rameshwar Singh, citing heightened security risks. Changes have also been implemented at Jaipur Junction railway station, where multiple entry and exit points have been closed, including the gate near the DRM office. Entry and exit will now only be permitted via Parshuram Circle. In addition, daily mock drills by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) will be held between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at key railway stations. In Chomu, the administration has asked traders to close markets by 8 p.m., while also extending the ban on firecrackers and drones. Police station in-charge Pradeep Sharma confirmed that special surveillance is underway at sensitive locations and disaster relief equipment is being mobilised. To handle potential threats, two detention centres have been established in Jaipur city. Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph has directed all station in-charges to remain on high alert and monitor outsiders. Strict verification procedures have been ordered, with immediate legal action to be taken against individuals with questionable documents or identity. In response to growing concerns, all government and private schools and Anganwadis in Nagaur have been closed until further notice. Hanumangarh District Collector has ordered the closure of schools, Anganwadis, and coaching institutes from tomorrow. In Pali district, the administration has taken over 36 private hospitals for emergency use. Orders have been issued by the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO). Further, the National Lok Adalat, which was scheduled for Saturday in Jodhpur, Barmer, and Bikaner, has been postponed. Rail services from Bikaner to Jaisalmer have been suspended for the past two days and will remain closed. The trains which have been cancelled till Sunday include Train 54760 – Suratgarh to Sriganganagar, Train 04770 – Sriganganagar to Hanumangarh and Train 04778 – Hanumangarh to Sadulpur. In a significant development, two youths have been arrested in Gharsana for sharing sensitive military movement details on social media. Authorities have emphasised that such acts will be dealt with strictly under relevant security laws. Authorities have been appealing to citizens to remain calm, follow official instructions, and avoid spreading unverified information. The situation is being closely monitored across all districts, said officials.
