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Punjab Government Halts Power Disconnections for Domestic Consumers Facing Inflated Electricity Bills

Punjab Government Halts Power Disconnections for Domestic Consumers Facing Inflated Electricity Bills

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): In a major relief to electricity consumers facing incorrect or inflated bills due to ongoing billing-related issues, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has directed its field offices to keep disconnection of Domestic Supply (DS) consumer connections on account of default in abeyance with immediate effect. The decision has been taken in view of complaints from consumers who have received incorrect or inflated electricity bills, with such amounts subsequently appearing as outstanding or defaulting dues in the billing system. PSPCL has directed that no disconnection action be taken against such consumers until the billing system is…
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