Srinagar, March 15 -- For the second time in the last two years, the J&K government has issued a power amnesty scheme for domestic consumers. Last year, the scheme had generated a good response from domestic consumers and the government raised more than Rs.235.58 crore.

The administrative council which met here under the chairmanship of lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha approved the extension of Amnesty Scheme-2022 up to 31-3-2025 in favour of domestic consumers of electricity. Last week, the government had notified the amnesty scheme for the domestic consumers as last year many consumers couldn't avail benefits of the scheme.

The J&K government spokesman said that the scheme provides for waving off 100% interest/surcharge on outstanding ...