Why does the relief discriminate between lifeline customers and non- lifeline customers?

Why does the relief discriminate between lifeline customers and non- lifeline customers?


Lifeline customers are generally regarded as underprivileged with low electricity consumption. Accordingly, since the economic hardships imposed by COVID – 19 are generally across board, it is only prudent and proper that lifeline customers enjoy a total waiver while the others enjoy a 50% rebate using their March 2020 consumption as the benchmark.