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(1) The distribution licensee shall provide to the consumers, the facility to make advance payment of electricity charges on application in the format under Annexure-17. (2) Rebate at rates approved by the Commission shall be allowed for the advance payment if it is equal to or more than the bill amount of previous twelve months. (3) Rebate once given shall not be revoked on any account. (4) On payment of the advance amount in accordance with sub-regulation (1) above, the distribution licensee shall issue a receipt to the consumer for the amount held as advance. (5) Bills of the consumers opting for this arrangement shall show the amount deposited by the consumer, amount adjusted against the electricity dues for each billing cycle and the balance left.