Punjab CM Mann Announces OTS Electricity Relief Scheme, to Benefit 24 Lakh Families
The scheme covers more than 24 lakh families and lets consumers pay only the principal on overdue domestic power bills.
- On Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a One-Time Settlement scheme waiving all penalties and interest on electricity bills up to March 31, 2026, benefiting more than 24 lakh families.
- The initiative provides Rs 518 crore in relief, requiring consumers to pay only the principal amount: 25 percent immediately and the remaining 75 percent in two installments over one year.
- Ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the scheme complements the government's existing provision of 600 units of free electricity over a two-month billing cycle.
- Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party president Sunil Jakhar alleged the law and order situation in Punjab has deteriorated, accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party of patronizing various mafias.
- The BJP prepares to launch the 'Samrasta Sankalp Yatra' on November 18 from Jalandhar, Punjab, which will conclude in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on December 3.
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aninews.inPunjab CM Mann announces OTS electricity relief scheme, to benefit 24 lakh families
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for domestic electricity consumers in the state, waiving all penalties and interest on outstanding electricity bills up to March 31, 2026, and providing relief worth Rs 518 crore to more than 24 lakh families.
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Times of IndiaCM Mann announces Rs 518 crore power bill relief for 24 lakh Punjab families ahead of 2027 polls
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a One-Time Settlement scheme for domestic electricity consumers which could benefit many families. The scheme waives all penalties on outstanding electricity bills to provide significant financial relief. Consumers will be required to pay only the principal amount of their pending bills. Additionally, the scheme will restore electricity connections that were previously disconnected due to unpaid bill…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces one-time settlement scheme for 24 lakh defaulting power consumers - The Tribune
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for domestic power consumers who have defaulted on their electricity bills, offering them relief from penalties and interest on outstanding dues.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a one-time settlement scheme for 2.4 million domestic electricity consumers. Interest and penalties will be waived on bills outstanding until March 31, 2026. The government will provide relief of ₹518 crore.
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