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Power Amnesty Scheme in J&K
Why in News?
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended the power amnesty scheme for domestic consumers.
Key Points
- Repeated Implementation:
- The Administrative Council, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved the extension of the Amnesty Scheme-2022 until 31st March 2025, to benefit domestic electricity consumers.
- The scheme was reintroduced after many consumers were unable to avail of its benefits in 2024.
- Proposed Incentive-Based Scheme:
- The CM suggested a new scheme where incentives on outstanding dues would be linked to future payments, encouraging timely bill settlements.
- He also highlighted the importance of metering to improve revenue collection and reduce financial losses.
- The amnesty scheme helped recover Rs 235.58 crore from domestic consumers in 2023-2024.
