Consumers have been given the opportunity to obtain domestic electricity connections without having to pay the entire basic fee as an initial payment.

Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy Professor, Suren Batagoda stated that steps are being taken to provide electricity, where consumers will make the initial payment to obtain the connection within a period of five years in 60 installments.

He added that they have also commenced the use of smart metres for electricity.

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