Announcement of Relief in Electricity, Water and Transport | 27 Aug 2021

Recently, during the monsoon session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced relief in various sectors including electricity, water and transport in the state.

The Chief Minister said that the fixed charges of electricity bills under the Energy Department would be exempted for three months. About 2,24,604 people will be benefited by this. Similarly, exemption will be given for 3 months on late payment surcharge of electricity bills.
Under the Transport Department, exemption in service tax will be given for 6 months. The estimated number of beneficiaries in this is 96,380. Rebate will be given on late fee for 6 months on renewal of registration certificate, fitness certificate, permit and driving license etc.
Under the Urban Development Department, an incentive amount of Rs 2000 will be provided to Paryavaran Mitras for 5 months. About 8,300 Paryavaran Mitras will benefit from this.
All the beneficiaries registered in Pradhan Mantri Svanidhi will be given financial assistance of Rs 2,000 each for 5 months. The estimated number of beneficiaries in this is 25,000.
Under the Drinking Water Department, 100% late fee will be waived in case all the water/sewer consumers of the state make one-time payment of the remaining dues by December 31, 2021.