After the Cesu, the Southco has now decided to launch a power disconnection drive against defaulting consumers.
As per a release, the Southco has set a deadline of February 15 for the disconnection drive in eight districts under its jurisdiction where the utility has around 15.73 lakh consumers.
The Southco has urged its consumers having arrears of more than Rs 1,000 to clear the dues by February 15. It has warned of commencing power disconnection from February 16 in the case of nonpayment of arrears.
The power discom has a pending arrear of whopping Rs 1,357 crore, an official said. Notably, the Cesu has on January 16 started its power disconnection drive in a phased manner in nine districts.