Electricity bill
My landlord is demanding more per unit charges as compared to charges fixed by government.
( Barmer, Rajasthan )
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Dear Client,
Your landlord’s demand for electricity charges higher than the government-fixed tariff is illegal under the Electricity Act, 2003, which prohibits the unauthorized resale of power for profit.
Landlords can only charge you based on your actual consumption at official state rates, making any arbitrary markup unlawful.
You can legally demand the original utility bills or file a complaint with the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) if they refuse to comply.
Your landlord’s demand for electricity charges higher than the government-fixed tariff is illegal under the Electricity Act, 2003, which prohibits the unauthorized resale of power for profit.
Landlords can only charge you based on your actual consumption at official state rates, making any arbitrary markup unlawful.
You can legally demand the original utility bills or file a complaint with the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) if they refuse to comply.
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