Electricity and Water Authority to permit payments in installments

Information gathered from the Electricity and Water Authority revealed the issuance of a new set of instructions for the payment of subscribers on an instalment basis over a period of 10 years.

Provided an individual’s salary does not exceed 500 BD they are automatically eligible to apply for the option of instalments.

The sources pointed out that these measures come within the framework of overcoming the difficulties of citizens and opening the way to settle their situation in a convenient manner.

According to the sources, the settlements with defaulters and power cuts are dealt with objectively and impartially on all residential, non-residential, personal and legal accounts in all regions and governorates, indicating that it takes into account the situation of poor and low-income families and people with special needs.

Electricity and Water Authority data showed that the total revenues amounted to 362.4 million dinars during the previous year, bringing a rise in revenues by 116%.

Statistical data issued by the Electricity and Water Authority showed 277.6 million dinars of electricity service bills, while the total collected from the water service 41 million dinars.

According to recent statistics, revenues from electricity bills collection increased by 110% in 2017 compared to total revenues in 2013, ie before the implementation of the policy of redirecting subsidies for electricity and water.