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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Waives Penalties, Interest for 24 Lakh Electricity Bills
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:35 PM
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a 100% waiver of penalties and interest on electricity bills for roughly 24 lakh consumers in Punjab, offering immediate financial relief.
Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a sweeping relief measure that eliminates all penalties and interest accrued on electricity bills for about 24 lakh consumers across the state. The waiver applies to both residential and commercial connections, aiming to ease the financial strain caused by rising energy costs.
The decision, unveiled during a press briefing in Chandigarh, will be implemented immediately by the Punjab State Power Corporation. Consumers are expected to see the adjustments reflected in their next billing cycle, with no additional paperwork required.
State officials said the move is part of a broader effort to support households and small businesses as the economy recovers from recent challenges. The electricity department will monitor the impact and ensure that the waiver does not affect the supply or quality of power services.
The announcement has been welcomed by consumer groups, who view the waiver as a timely intervention to prevent arrears and disconnections.
Further details on the execution timeline and any eligibility nuances will be communicated through official channels and the state's electricity portal.
The decision, unveiled during a press briefing in Chandigarh, will be implemented immediately by the Punjab State Power Corporation. Consumers are expected to see the adjustments reflected in their next billing cycle, with no additional paperwork required.
State officials said the move is part of a broader effort to support households and small businesses as the economy recovers from recent challenges. The electricity department will monitor the impact and ensure that the waiver does not affect the supply or quality of power services.
The announcement has been welcomed by consumer groups, who view the waiver as a timely intervention to prevent arrears and disconnections.
Further details on the execution timeline and any eligibility nuances will be communicated through official channels and the state's electricity portal.