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Supreme Court Orders Punjab, Haryana to Clear 11,973 Million Units of Power Arrears to Himachal Pradesh
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🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:17 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed Punjab and Haryana to supply 11,973 million units of electricity arrears to Himachal Pradesh, urging prompt settlement of outstanding power dues.
Supreme Court has issued a directive compelling Punjab and Haryana to supply 11,973 million units of electricity arrears to Himachal Pradesh. The order mandates the two states to clear outstanding power dues within a specified timeframe.
The ruling follows a series of disputes over unpaid electricity bills between the northern states and Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, the Court had highlighted the financial strain on the Himalayan state due to delayed payments, urging prompt resolution.
By enforcing the arrears settlement, the Court aims to stabilize the power supply for Himachal Pradesh and ensure that the state's electricity distribution system remains financially viable.
The ruling follows a series of disputes over unpaid electricity bills between the northern states and Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, the Court had highlighted the financial strain on the Himalayan state due to delayed payments, urging prompt resolution.
By enforcing the arrears settlement, the Court aims to stabilize the power supply for Himachal Pradesh and ensure that the state's electricity distribution system remains financially viable.