BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL have decided to provide instant temporary electricity connections for Durga Puja pandals and wedding functions under a ‘Tatkal’ scheme for the festive season.

A senior BSES official said that under the innovative scheme, a consumer will be able to get a temporary connection the same day of applying and completing the requisite commercial formalities. Normally, it can take up to seven days for a temporary connection. 

In a statement, it said that to get a 'tatkal' electricity connection, all a consumer has to contact BSES call centre numbers 19123/ 39999707 (BRPL) and 19122/ 39999808 (BYPL) or visit the customer care centre or Digi Seva Kendra at the division office and complete simple formalities.  "They can also apply and make payment for the temporary connection online on BSES' website (www.bsesdelhi.com) and from BSES' Mobile App," it said.

Announcing the scheme, BSES spokesperson said, "Our entire machinery is geared-up to make 'same day' connections possible. 

The advanced IT capabilities and processes will play a major part in facilitating this. This scheme is our way of joining in the celebrations and making the festival season even more memorable for our consumers." 

"To ensure reliable power supply during festivals, BSES discoms are undertaking several measures, including putting its operations and maintenance teams on high alert," it said.

"The incidence of power-theft also increases during the festival season. BSES teams will be on a high alert to catch such transgressions.   Discoms will be relying heavily on analytics to catch the power thieves," the official added.  

BRPL and BYPL are premier power distribution companies and Joint Ventures between Reliance Infrastructure Limited and Government of the National Capital Territory.