Only 40% of the 1.6 lakh power consumers in Noida who had defaulted on their electricity bill payments applied for the UPPCL one-time settlement (OTS) scheme to clear their dues. The scheme has been extended till January 16.
Tech snags in power portal mar one-time scheme registration in Noida's rural pockets. Lack of awareness and technical glitches have affected the registration process for the one-time settlement scheme. The scheme offers a surcharge waiver to farmers and domestic consumers on outstanding dues. Read more on this issue.