Srinagar, March 14 -- Government departments, industrial units, semi-government organizations, and private institutions owe around Rs 1,370 crores to the Power Development Department on account of electricity dues, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

In response to a question by MLA Sheikh Khursheed, the government said pending bills put a massive strain on the power sector.

Major defaulters include Baba Jang, with an outstanding bill of Rs 63.78 crore, followed by Chief Engineer Salal Hydroelectric NHPC at Rs 56.96 crore. XEN PHE Sopore has dues amounting to Rs 45.84 crore, while Chief Mining Engineer J&K Minerals Ltd. owes Rs 42.43 crore.

Other notable defaulters include, Rajpora Lift Irrigation AWP Stage 1 ...