The Gruha Jyothi scheme comes with a rider, one that could flush out a large number of beneficiaries. Contrary to the general perception that up to 200 units of power would be free for the beneficiaries, who have to be white ration card holders, it now turns out that any beneficiary who uses even one unit above 200 units will not be eligible for the zero bill.
This was clarified by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday, who said any beneficiary who consumed anything above 200 units of power would have to pay the entire bill, and not just for the power consumed after the stipulated 200 units.