Channi govt starts process to appoint new PSPCL chief
The state government has started the process to appoint a new chairperson-cum-managing director of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).
The department of power, held by the newly appointed chief minister (CM) Charanit Singh Channi who took charge nine days ago, has invited applications for the post. Those with experience of working in power boards and corporations for 25 years, with a two-year stint as chief engineer, are eligible for the position.
The CM, as sources revealed, is keen for a change and wants the power department to process his decisions without delay. On Wednesday, he announced to waive off the entire defaulting arrears of domestic electricity bills upto 2 KW load. This will add ₹1,000 to 1,200 crore additional burden on the state exchequer.
