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J&K Government to Extend Electricity Bill Amnesty, Says CM Omar
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the Jammu and Kashmir administration is working to prolong the electricity bill amnesty scheme, aiming to give more relief to consumers with pending dues.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Jammu and Kashmir government is in the process of extending the electricity bill amnesty scheme. The move is intended to provide additional time for households and businesses that have outstanding electricity dues to clear them without penalty.
The amnesty, which was initially launched to ease the burden of unpaid electricity bills, is being reviewed by the state electricity department and the finance ministry. Officials are assessing the appropriate duration of the extension and the procedural steps required for its implementation.
While the exact timeline for the extended scheme has not been disclosed, the administration has indicated that a formal announcement will be made shortly. The extension is expected to benefit thousands of consumers across the region who have struggled to settle their electricity payments.
The government’s decision reflects its broader effort to address utility-related hardships faced by residents, especially in remote and economically vulnerable areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
The amnesty, which was initially launched to ease the burden of unpaid electricity bills, is being reviewed by the state electricity department and the finance ministry. Officials are assessing the appropriate duration of the extension and the procedural steps required for its implementation.
While the exact timeline for the extended scheme has not been disclosed, the administration has indicated that a formal announcement will be made shortly. The extension is expected to benefit thousands of consumers across the region who have struggled to settle their electricity payments.
The government’s decision reflects its broader effort to address utility-related hardships faced by residents, especially in remote and economically vulnerable areas of Jammu and Kashmir.