What is the period of non-payment for electricity bills before disconnection?
How long is the period of non-payment of electricity bills before the power is cut off? Are there any cases where the electricity seller stops supplying electricity to the electricity buyer?
Dear Editorial Board,I have an issue that needs to be addressed. I have been away from home for over a month due to some personal matters. I have not paid the water and electricity bills for July up to now. I am wondering how long it will take for the power company to cut off my electricity due to non-payment of the electricity bill?I am looking forward to the Editorial Board's response. Thank you!Sincerely,1. For how long can you delay paying the electricity bill before your electricity is cut off?
According to Clause 6, Article 23 of the Electricity Law 2004, amended by Clause 9, Article 1 of the amended Electricity Law 2012, the regulations on electricity payment are as follows:
- In the case where the power purchaser fails to pay the electricity bill and has been notified twice by the power seller, after fifteen days from the date of the first notification, the power seller has the right to cease supplying electricity. The power seller must notify the power purchaser of the power cutoff time at least 24 hours in advance and is not responsible for any damages caused by the power cutoff.
Thus, if you do not pay the electricity bill, you will receive two notifications from the power seller. If you still do not make the payment, after 15 days from the initial notification, the power seller has the right to cease supplying electricity.
2. Under what circumstances can the power seller stop supplying electricity to the buyer?
Based on Clause 4, Article 27 of the Electricity Law 2004, which regulates the cessation and reduction of electricity supply, it is as follows:
- In the case where the power purchaser does not comply with the regulations at Points a and b, Clause 2, Article 46, and Points b and c, Clause 2, Article 47 of this Law, the power seller has the right to cease supplying electricity to the purchaser.
According to Points a and b, Clause 2, Article 46 of the Electricity Law 2004, customers using electricity have the following obligations:
a) Pay the electricity bill in full and on time, and fulfill other agreements in the electricity sale contract;
b) Use electricity safely, economically and efficiently; comply with regulations on electricity use management;
At Points b and c, Clause 2, Article 47 of the Electricity Law 2004, it is specified that large electricity users have the following obligations:
b) Implement electricity use policies as required by the national power system dispatcher, measures to ensure voltage standards, electrical safety, and other content as agreed in the electricity purchase and transmission contract;
c) Ensure that their electrical equipment and connection equipment meet technical standards and electrical safety requirements to connect to the national power transmission grid;
Therefore, when the power purchaser violates any of the regulations outlined above, the power supplier has the right to cease supplying electricity.
Respectfully!
