Srinagar: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has urged its consumers to come forward and avail themselves of the interest waiver offered by the Government under the Power Amnesty Scheme, which will help them settle their long-pending bills.
In a statement released today, a KPDCL spokesman said that the Power Amnesty Scheme, notified in 2022, has now been extended until March 31, 2025, to facilitate domestic consumers who have not been able to avail themselves of its benefits earlier.
He advised consumers to approach their concerned Electric Subdivision to clear outstanding electricity dues without a late payment surcharge as per the Scheme. “Consumers can either pay their principal amount due to KPDCL in full or in equal installments to claim a waiver on the interest charged to settle their claims,” he said, reiterating that the Government has ordered that the Scheme shall not be further extended beyond March 31, 2025.
“As many as 13,985 domestic consumers have availed themselves of the scheme for a waiver on the late payment surcharge, with KPDCL collecting revenue of Rs. 12.41 crore so far.”
Urging domestic consumers to avail themselves of the last opportunity provided by the Government, the KPDCL spokesman further stated that as per the orders issued, KPDCL will be left with no option but to disconnect consumers without any further notice if they do not avail themselves of the scheme benefits.
Consumers must clear their outstanding bills; otherwise, their connections will be disconnected, he added.
“Tickets are being raised for the disconnection of smart-metered consumers for non-payment of dues,” he added, noting that heavy penalties are also being imposed on flat-rated consumers for exceeding their sanctioned energy loads.
The KPDCL spokesman stated that all Electric Subdivisions are enhancing the load of the flat-rated consumers in a calibrated manner as per consumption, after undertaking a proper load survey, with a focus on high-end consumers.
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