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Bescom assures tenants will retain Gruha Jyothi benefits amid verification drive

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) has reassured tenants that they will keep benefits under Gruha Jyothi scheme, even as Aadhaar verification process began on July 2. The company stressed that current residents won't lose their free electricity benefits during this update.

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Jul 5, 2026 · 1 min read · 7 views
Bescom assures tenants will retain Gruha Jyothi benefits amid verification drive

Key Takeaways

  • The verification process for the Gruha Jyothi scheme began on July 2 and aims to update Aadhaar information for current tenants.
  • Bescom reassured tenants that their free electricity benefits will remain intact during the verification process.
  • Tenants can contact Bescom's helpline at 1912 for inquiries related to the verification process.
  • Additional special helpline numbers include 94808 16111 to 16114, available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Electricity Provider Addresses Tenant Concerns Amid Verification Drive

On July 2, verification drive kicked off,raising alarms among tenants about their electricity benefits. Local electricity provider assured residents their free electricity eligibility stays untouched by the new process .

Utility company officials said the initiative aims to update Aadhaar info linked to current residents. They emphasized it won't endanger free electricity privileges for tenants living there now.

For questions or more details, tenants should contact customer service at 1912. Or try special helplines: 94808 16111,94808 16112,94808 16113,and 94808 16114. Open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m . as verification continues…

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