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J&K Government Rules Out Power Bill Waiver for Farmers, Households
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:45 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration clarified that there is no proposal to waive electricity charges for farmers or domestic consumers.
The Jammu and Kashmir government issued a statement confirming that no proposal is under consideration to exempt farmers or residential users from electricity charges. Officials emphasized that the existing tariff structure will remain unchanged for these categories.
The clarification comes amid circulating rumors that the state might introduce a waiver to ease the financial burden on agricultural producers and household consumers. Authorities said the speculation is unfounded and that no formal discussion has taken place on such a measure.
As a result, farmers and domestic consumers will continue to pay electricity bills as per the current rates set by the power department. The government reiterated its focus on maintaining reliable power supply while adhering to the established pricing framework.
No further details were provided regarding any future revisions to the power tariff, and the administration urged the public to rely on official communications for accurate information.
The clarification comes amid circulating rumors that the state might introduce a waiver to ease the financial burden on agricultural producers and household consumers. Authorities said the speculation is unfounded and that no formal discussion has taken place on such a measure.
As a result, farmers and domestic consumers will continue to pay electricity bills as per the current rates set by the power department. The government reiterated its focus on maintaining reliable power supply while adhering to the established pricing framework.
No further details were provided regarding any future revisions to the power tariff, and the administration urged the public to rely on official communications for accurate information.