Law change may hit Punjab power subsidy scheme, puts state govt and consumers at risk
CHANDIGARH: After the amendments to the Electricity Rules, 2005, which aims at ensuring financial sustainability in the power sector, the Punjab government will now have to pay the entire subsidy of Rs 4,600 crore for a quarter in advance to Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL).
Else, the subsidised category of consumers will have to pay the entire tariff.
