The AAP has authorities allotted Rs 3,250 crore for energy subsidy in its funds for 2023-24.
New Delhi:
AAP-led Delhi authorities and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena are at one another’s throats once more, this time on energy subsidy to almost 46 lakh folks within the nationwide capital. Power Minister Atishi at the moment introduced that subsidies will likely be stopped from Friday, as Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena is but to clear the file to increase it for the approaching 12 months.
“The subsidy we give to 46 lakh people will stop from today. From Monday onwards, people will get inflated bills without subsidy,” Delhi Power Minister Atishi stated in a press convention, blaming the LG for sitting on the essential file although the AAP authorities accredited the funds to proceed the subsidy within the coming 12 months.
Calling the allegations baseless, Mr Saxena’s workplace suggested Atishi to “chorus from pointless politicking. The LG requested why the choice was saved pending until April 4 went the deadline was April 15, and why the file was despatched to him solely on April 11.
“Power Minister is suggested to chorus from pointless politicking and baseless, false allegations in opposition to LG. She ought to cease deceptive folks with false statements… What’s the necessity for a drama on 13th April by writing a letter and the press convention at the moment?” a press release from the Lieutenant Governor’s workplace learn.
Atishi claimed that she had sought a five-minute appointment with Mr Saxena to debate the facility subsidy, however hasn’t obtained a response in additional than 24 hours now.
The AAP authorities in Delhi supplies free electrical energy to customers with 200 models of month-to-month consumption. Those consuming 201 to 400 models get a 50 per cent subsidy, capped at Rs 850.
Last 12 months, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal introduced energy subsidies can be offered to solely these customers who apply for it. According to official figures, over 48 lakh amongst greater than 58 lakh home customers have utilized for energy subsidies.
The AAP has authorities allotted Rs 3,250 crore for energy subsidy in its funds for 2023-24.
