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Punjab Waives ₹518 Crore of Domestic Power Bills, Gives Consumers 45 Days to Clear Dues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:35 PM
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The Punjab government has announced a waiver of 518 crore rupees in household electricity bills and set a 45‑day window for consumers to settle any remaining balances.
The state administration of Punjab has approved a one‑time relief measure that cancels 518 crore rupees of pending electricity charges for residential users. The decision, announced through an official press release, aims to ease the financial burden on households that have struggled with high utility costs.
Consumers are required to clear any outstanding amount that is not covered by the waiver within 45 days from the date of notification. After the deadline, the remaining dues will become payable under the usual tariff structure.
The waiver is part of a broader effort by the Punjab government to provide economic support to citizens amid rising living expenses. Officials have urged consumers to verify their bills and settle the balance promptly to avoid penalties.
The electricity department will update online portals and issue revised bills reflecting the concession. No additional subsidies or new tariffs were announced alongside the waiver.
Consumers are required to clear any outstanding amount that is not covered by the waiver within 45 days from the date of notification. After the deadline, the remaining dues will become payable under the usual tariff structure.
The waiver is part of a broader effort by the Punjab government to provide economic support to citizens amid rising living expenses. Officials have urged consumers to verify their bills and settle the balance promptly to avoid penalties.
The electricity department will update online portals and issue revised bills reflecting the concession. No additional subsidies or new tariffs were announced alongside the waiver.