evidence: Karnataka's free power scheme: How to apply; link, other details here [...] As per the department’s statement, consumers who exceed the 200 units limit will be required to pay their electricity bills in full. The Gruha Jyoti scheme is scheduled to be officially launched on August 1, 2023. Starting from that date, eligible beneficiaries will receive ‘zero bill’ if their electricity usage remains within their entitled limit, specifically for the electricity consumed in July. [...] Also Read: Karnataka’s free power scheme: Who is eligible and all you need to know