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Nov
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major gift to Punjab’s domestic electricity consumers, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme that will waive 100% of penalties and interest on outstanding electricity bills up to March 31, 2026. The scheme will benefit 24.86 lakh families, with ₹518 crore in penalties and interest waived, allowing consumers to clear only their principal dues through easy instalments. Even disconnected electricity connections will be restored upon payment of the principal amount, bringing substantial relief to households across Punjab. Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “A major relief for domestic…