Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 23 -- One unit above 200 and entire bill becomes payable

The Gruha Jyothi scheme - a flagship pre-election promise of the Congress Government - originally assured 200 units of free electricity per RR number. However, subsequent guideline revisions have sharply narrowed its scope and tightened eligibility.

Under the new rules, the scheme comes with a strict condition: If a household consumes even one unit above 200, it loses eligibility for the zero bill. Beneficiaries who cross the 200-unit cap must pay the entire bill, not just the excess.

Eligibility also hinges on the consumer's average monthly consumption. Households whose average exceeds 200 units automatically lose access to the full benefit.

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