Chandigarh, April 21 -- Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij has issued strict directives to state power utility officials to initiate the recovery of outstanding dues from consumers with permanent electricity disconnections.
Under the provisions of the Land Recovery Act, fresh notices are to be issued within 15 days to all such defaulters. The Minister emphasised that the recovery process must be executed within the stipulated timeframe without any negligence, noting that the state has launched a specialised campaign to recover an outstanding total of Rs 8,200 crore. To expedite this process, the department will enhance coordination with various government bodies to ensure financial accountability.
Addressing the issue of power theft, Vij st...