Srinagar, Sep 28: Government and semi-government departments are the biggest category of electricity defaulters in Jammu and Kashmir, accounting for Rs 3,155.69 crore, or nearly 46 per cent, of the total Rs 6,870.15 crore in unpaid electricity bills recoverable from commercial, industrial, government and security-force consumers.
The figures have been disclosed by the Power Development Department (PDD) in a written reply to a starred question raised by MLA Hasnain Masoodi in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly regarding the recovery of unpaid electricity arrears.
According to the category-wise breakup provided by the government, commercial consumers owe Rs 1,833.60 crore, while industrial consumers have outstanding dues of Rs 1,005.89 crore.
Government and semi-government departments have the highest outstanding amount at Rs 3,155.69 crore, while security forces and installations owe Rs 874.97 crore.
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