KCC&I demands power amnesty
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Srinagar, CNS, 22-Feb:The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Inc) urged the Hon’ble LG Mr. Manoj Sinha to announce amnesty for power tariff in favor of Commercial and Industrial Consumers. The Industrialist of Jammu & Kashmir region has almost collapsed due to the pandemic Covid -19 crises the situation got bad to worst in Jammu & Kashmir.
President Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad drew attention of Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Arun Kumar Mehta,( IAS) Chief Secretary, and Sh. Nitishwar Kumar, (IAS) Principal Secretary, Power Development Department towards the industrial sector of Jammu & Kashmir, due to the financial crunch a number of units have not availed the previous Power Amnesty Scheme.
President also requested the authorities not to disconnected the power supplies forcing the Industrialists/ Commercial Establishments to close down their units.
KCC&I urge the LG Administration to announce 6 months (THREE INSTALLMENTS) amnesty to the Commercial Consumers so that they can pay their (pending) electricity bills waiving interest and penalties besides after settling the same with thePower Development Department.
“We expect positive approach and hand holding by the Government to encourage such industrialists to revive their units and business establishments”, President added. (CNS)
