Why is bescom the worst?

It is one of the worst and pathetic electricity supplier you will ever find. For them one minute rain or even strong winds is the only reason they need to cut electricity for hours. Many days they cut electricity without any reason for hours. Customer service is way worse.

Who provides electricity to Karnataka?

Karnataka’s distribution sector comprises five electricity supply companies namely BESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM and CESC Mysore.

What is the cost of 1 unit of electricity in Karnataka?

6.00 per unit (existing rate of Rs. 5.90) for the first 500 units of monthly consumption and Rs. 7.30 per unit (existing rate of Rs. 7.20) for consumption above 500 units.

Why is my bescom bill so high?

Officials said the cost has been increased as a measure to strike balance between the rise in demand and cost of supply. The 40 paise hike has been granted by the KERC at a time when BESCOM and other suppliers had sought a hike of Rs 1.26 per unit.

Is bescom private?

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited is a Public incorporated on 30 April 2002. It is classified as State Govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.

What is ASD in bescom bill?

What is the Additional security deposit (ASD)? At any point in time, the security deposit that BESCOM needs to have from a consumer is equal to 2 months billing. For instance if the average bill amount corresponding for 2 months is Rs 1,500, where monthly billing is approx.

What is fixed charge in bescom?

Fixed charges per For the first KW. Rs.85 per kW. month. For every additional KW Rs.95 per kW. up to and inclusive of 50.

What is the minimum bescom bill?

It is not a monthly billing cycle. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has fixed weekly minimum charges or energy charges as tariff, whichever is higher. For a week, for 1 kW connection, they are supposed to pay ₹110. The maximum period is of two years.

Is KEB and bescom same?

In the year 1957, MSEB was formed and the private distribution companies were amalgamated with Karnataka Electricity Board. Till the year 1986, KEB was a profit-making organisation. The Reform has mandated major restructuring of the Karnataka Electricity Board and its Corporation.