Zero charges for 20 pc drop in earlier bill
Ridma DISSANAYAKE
* CEB consumers should type their SMS as L - CEB Acct. No. (10
digits) and send it to 0114 338338
* LECO consumers should type their SMS as ecs - LECO Account No. (10
digits) and send to 071-4643643
The Power and Energy Ministry launched a special programme for
domestic electricity consumers under the ‘Today for Tomorrow’ national
programme in collaboration with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and
Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) . The entire 4.6 million domestic
electricity consumers in Sri Lanka can participate in this programme.
They will receive the opportunity of having free electricity for one
month on reducing their electricity bills by 20 percent. This programme
has been activated from April 1. Those who have a reduced March
electricity bill by 20 percent compared to April will receive free
electricity for one month. Those who have their bill reduced by 10
percent will receive a 50 percent discount in the next bill, a ministry
release said.
One thousand winners in the first category and 5,000 winners in the
second category will be eligible for this bonanza of getting free
electricity and 50 percent discount on bill selected by a draw. The
concession will be valid only for April, May and June. Registration
opened from April 1. Anyone can register by sending an SMS. CEB
consumers should type their SMS as L - CEB Acct. No. (10 digits) and
send it to 0114 338338. LECO consumers should type their SMS as ecs -
LECO Account No. (10 digits) and send to 071-4643643. The public can
obtain further details about this programme from CEB or LECO divisional
offices or by calling 1901,1987,1910
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