In Assam, Revenue franchisee - Collection based model is implemented where compensation is linked to revenue only. The main aim of this Scheme is to give a better and reliable service to the rural domestic consumer,reduction of losses, preventation of pilferage, and proper revenue and billing collection. The agencies perpare and serve bills to consumers as per companies prevailing tariff approved by the regulatory commission. Transformers up to 250 KV with minimum 80% of connected load in domestic category only are covered under the scheme.

The franchisee agency can be user's association, NGO, a village body ( Panchayat, Gramin Cooperatives) or an individual and they receive 15% commission. They engage personnel having L.T License for attending fuse calls, ensure minimum maintenance of the LT lines and effect disconnection & reconnection. In CAEDCL 183 nos of distribution transfomers were handed over to 73 nos. of franchisee till 31st March 2006