Waive pending domestic electricity bills and restore cut connections
“waiving pending power bills”
The verdict
The cabinet waived domestic arrears pending as of 31 Dec 2021 and unpaid by 30 June 2022, about 28.10 lakh consumers and Rs 1,298 crore, and PSPCL issued the circular in August 2022, with reconnection costs covered.
Rule applied: Kept: achieved as promised, on time or within 6 months of the deadline → 10
Evidence timeline
- News29 Jun 2021· Scroll.incontextPunjab elections: Kejriwal promises 300 units of free electricity, 24-hour supply if AAP wins ↗
“Kejriwal promised 300 free units, waiver of pending power bills and 24-hour electricity, which he said would take 3-4 years.”
- News6 Jul 2022· The TribunesupportsPunjab Cabinet gives final approval to 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle ↗
“Cabinet approved 600 units free per billing cycle from July 1, 2022, and waiver of pending domestic arrears benefiting about 28.10 lakh consumers (Rs 1,298 crore).”
- News3 Aug 2022· The TribunesupportsDomestic power defaulters to get waiver ↗
“PSPCL circular waived pending arrears till December 31, 2021, not paid till June 30, 2022, for domestic consumers; government to compensate PSPCL and reconnection costs.”
More energy promises from this manifesto
300 units of free electricity a month for every household
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Most households (77-80%) will get a zero electricity bill
Arre wah! Ye toh sach mein hua.
Round-the-clock (24-hour) electricity supply
Board laga hai: kaam chalu hai. Hum bhi dekh rahe hain.
Promise ID aap-pb-2022-003 · drafted 5 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON