Bahraini lawmakers propose bill protecting consumers from electricity disconnection
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Bahraini lawmakers proposed a bill to prevent electricity disconnection for customers who contest high utility bills until a final decision is reached.
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- Lawmakers in Bahrain have introduced an amendment to the 1996 Electricity and Water Law to prohibit the disconnection of services during billing disputes.
- Consumers currently must pay contested amounts before filing complaints to avoid service interruption.
- The proposal requires the Electricity and Water Authority to provide clear mechanisms for questioning bills that exceed normal usage.
- Customers would be allowed to pay an amount based on their previous year's average while their complaint is being reviewed.
- This initiative aims to balance the authority's right to collect payments with the consumer's right to accurate and transparent billing.
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- The Public Utilities and Environment Affairs Committee's review of the proposed bill
- Parliamentary discussions regarding the potential amendment to the 1996 Electricity and Water Law
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NamedBahrain · Electricity and Water Authority · Ahmed Al Musallam · Khalid Buanaq · Parliament of Bahrain · Public Utilities and Environment Affairs Committee
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