The Jan Sangharsh Morcha has welcomed the Chief Minister’s decision to take cognizance of unpaid electricity bills owed by government departments and to adopt a firm approach on the issue in Vikasnagar.

Morcha president Raghunath Singh Negi said the organisation had been raising the matter for a long time. He described the Chief Minister’s intervention as a positive step.

Dispute over different treatment

Negi alleged that an ordinary consumer’s electricity connection can be disconnected when arrears reach only 5,000, while government departments have accumulated unpaid bills of around 1300 crore. He claimed that Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited, or UPCL, has been reluctant to take action against the departments.

The Morcha president called the alleged difference in treatment unfair to ordinary consumers. His criticism centres on the contrast between strict action against household consumers and the reported delay in recovering dues from government departments.

The available information does not specify which departments owe the money, the time period covered by the reported arrears or the exact steps ordered by the Chief Minister. It also does not provide a response from UPCL or the concerned government departments.

Conclusion

The Jan Sangharsh Morcha has backed the Chief Minister’s intervention while demanding fair treatment for consumers. Its central claim is that action over unpaid electricity bills should also address the reported 1300 crore owed by government departments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What issue has the Jan Sangharsh Morcha raised?

The Morcha has raised the issue of unpaid electricity bills owed by government departments.

Q. How much do government departments reportedly owe?

Government departments reportedly owe around 1300 crore in unpaid electricity bills.

Q. Who welcomed the Chief Minister’s intervention?

The Jan Sangharsh Morcha welcomed the intervention. Its president, Raghunath Singh Negi, made the comments.

Q. What comparison did Negi make?

Negi alleged that an ordinary consumer can face disconnection for arrears of 5,000, while government departments have much larger unpaid bills.

Q. Which power company was mentioned?

Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited, or UPCL, was mentioned in connection with recovery of the reported dues.