PANAJI: Power Department has said that it has received Rs 221.32 crore revenue through its One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme.
“Consumers eligible under OTSS but paid before commencement of OTSS is Rs. 104.44 Crs. Total revenue generated is Rs. 221.32 Crs,” said Power Minister Nilesh Cabral
He further said that amount received after registering in OTSS is Rs. 51.37 Crs. while amount recovered during disconnection drive of consumer included in OTSS is Rs. 65.51 Crs.
“1% advance payment rebate and 0.25% prompt payment rebate is available for consumers who pay in advance/ regularly,”he added
Minister for Power Nilesh Cabral said the OTS scheme is launched with an aim to support the consumers in clearing their long-pending dues by paying only the principal amount and the delayed payment charges will be fully or partly waived off depending on the repayment period.
The Power Minister had said that it is the first of its kind scheme introduced in the state, wherein all the category of consumers – active consumers, temporarily disconnected/permanently disconnected – and are sent for revenue recovery cases consumers can avail benefits.
“There is also no limit on the outstanding dues pending for payments by the consumers to the Electricity Department for availing the scheme, he added,”he said
