Peru: Law simplifying the process to temporarily suspend, cancel or terminate public services contracts has been published

In brief

On 18 May 2024, Law No. 32032 was published. It amends Article 66, which regulates the guarantees of protection for public services users established in Law No. 29571 (Code of Consumer Protection and Defense), incorporating subparagraph 66.10. The purpose of Law No. 32032 is to facilitate and simplify the procedure through which consumers may request the temporary suspension, temporary cancellation or cancellation of water, electricity and other public services. 


Contents

This amendment establishes additional duties for public services providers, including the following: 

  • Providers of these services must provide consumers with communication channels such as through web pages, official applications and telephone lines to request the temporary suspension, temporary cancellation or cancellation of the service.
  • Access to these applications should be located in the home menu of the respective web pages, official applications and telephone lines, so that they can be easily accessed.
  • Requests submitted by users should be dealt with promptly. Regulatory bodies will establish the conditions for these requests based on the principle of simplicity.
  • In the case of electricity and natural gas services, these requests may only be made by the owner of the property, holder of the supply or user of the installed service, as long as they are accredited.
  • Likewise, users may request information on rates, reconnection costs, the established service terms and the conditions for terminating or cancelling the service through these channels.

We hope this information is of relevance to you and your company. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any advice in this regard.

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