Making proof of Bonafide AADHAAR number for electricity subsidy
Delhi Gazette
SG-DL-E-09102026-277009
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 295] DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026/ASVINA 9, 1948 [N. C. T. D. No. 238
DEPARTMENT OF POWER
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 30th September, 2026
S.O. DOP-E/4/2026/E-353955/6764.— Whereas the use of Aadhaar number to establish foolproof identity enables individuals to receive subsidies, benefits and services in a convenient and seamless manner, obviates the need for multiplicity of documents to establish identity, simplifies processes and promotes transparency and efficiency;
And whereas the Department of Power in the Government of NCT of Delhi is administering the electricity subsidy scheme through Delhi Distribution Licensees, namely BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Military Engineer Services (MES) in their respective areas;
And whereas subsidy is given to the electricity consumers under the said scheme by the distribution licensees as per the extant scheme guidelines;
And whereas expenditure for the said scheme is incurred from the Consolidated Fund of Delhi;
And whereas the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi deems it fit that for the purpose of establishing the foolproof identity of a beneficiary as a condition for the receipt of the said benefit, such beneficiary furnishes proof of possession of a bonafide Aadhaar number or undergo authentication,
Now, therefore, in pursuance of the provisions of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby notifies that an individual desirous of availing of the said benefit under the said scheme shall furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number on the web-portal or any other mode as may be decided by Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi;
Provided that if an Aadhaar number is not assigned to an individual, the individual may submit an application for enrolment of Aadhaar and submit his details for the purpose of availing electricity subsidy with the 14-digit Enrolment ID number;
Provided further that the Department of Power through its Implementing Agencies shall make all the required arrangements to ensure wide publicity through media to make the beneficiaries aware of the requirement of Aadhaar number under the said scheme.
2. This notification shall be effective from the date of its publication in the official Gazette.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SANJEEV MENDIRATTA, Dy. Controller of Accounts, Department of Power
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