State PCS - JAMMU & KASHMIR (JKAS)

• 25 Mar 2025

Power Amnesty Scheme in J&K

Why in News? 

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended the power amnesty scheme for domestic consumers. 

 Key Points 

• Repeated Implementation: 
  • The Administrative Council, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved the extension of the Amnesty Scheme-2022 until 31st March 2025, to benefit domestic electricity consumers. 
  • The scheme was reintroduced after many consumers were unable to avail of its benefits in 2024. 
• Proposed Incentive-Based Scheme: 
  • The CM suggested a new scheme where incentives on outstanding dues would be linked to future payments, encouraging timely bill settlements. 
  • He also highlighted the importance of metering to improve revenue collection and reduce financial losses. 
  • The amnesty scheme helped recover Rs 235.58 crore from domestic consumers in 2023-2024.