Power bill arrears: With eye on govt depts, PSPCL gives one-time settlement option
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has launched one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for defaulters to clear power dues. Under this scheme, consumers will be able to settle the dues as existing on December 31, 2020. The scheme will be open for three months, starting April 15, 2021.
State government departments are the main defaulters owing about ₹2,245 crore to the power corporation as on March 31.
The water supply and sanitation department owes ₹933.3 crore, local bodies department has ₹681.2 crore outstanding amount, rural development and panchayat owes ₹358.4 crore, irrigation department ₹99.8 crore, health and family welfare ₹75.7 crore, home affairs and justice ₹21.11 crore, industry and commerce ₹12.74 crore, general administration ₹11.66 crore.
