Haryana to issue 15-day notice for power dues; Rs 8,200 crore recovery drive intensified: Anil Vij
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 20, 2026: Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday announced that the state will issue 15-day notices to consumers with permanently disconnected electricity connections to recover pending dues under the Land Recovery Act, as part of a major drive to clear outstanding liabilities.
The minister directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines, stressing that the recovery process must be completed without any laxity. He said the government has launched special campaigns to recover approximately ₹8,200 crore in pending electricity dues, with enhanced coordination among departments to speed up the process.
Vij also warned of stringent action against electricity theft, stating that offenders will be given one final opportunity to clear dues through fresh notices before further legal action is initiated.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to uninterrupted power supply, the minister instructed officials to prevent avoidable disruptions, especially during the peak summer season. He emphasized swift grievance redressal, directing that faulty transformers be replaced within two hours in urban areas and within four hours in rural regions.
To strengthen infrastructure, Vij ordered the availability of adequate transformer banks, mobile trolleys, and transportation resources across all subdivisions. He also mandated regular submission of daily power supply data to his office for close monitoring.
The minister further directed timely pruning of trees near 11 kV and 33 kV feeders to minimize disruptions during adverse weather conditions, while ensuring that farmers do not face inconvenience.
Highlighting safety, he made it mandatory for technical staff to use prescribed safety gear and adhere to all protocols. He also called for improved material availability, transparent inventory management, and enhanced online monitoring systems within the department.
On renewable energy, Vij said efforts under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana will be accelerated, with a target to provide solar power connections to 2.2 lakh households by March 2027. Monthly targets will be assigned to officials to ensure timely implementation.
The minister urged all departments to work in coordination to deliver reliable, safe, and quality power supply across Haryana.