Punjab To Chart Legal Strategy To Counter Power Deals Signed By Akalis
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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who is in charge of the power ministry, blamed the previous regime for bringing the state under unnecessary financial burden by signing these agreements.
The power purchase agreements signed during the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP regime are already under review and the government would soon announce its legal strategy to counter the agreements, said Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who is battling a growing power crisis in the state. The Chief Minister, who is in charge of the power ministry, blamed the previous regime for bringing the state under unnecessary financial burden by signing these agreements. Of the 139 PPAs signed during by the SAD-BJP government, 17 were enough to cater to the state's full power demand, said Amarinder Singh, adding that the remaining 122 for 1314 MWs of expensive power were inexplicably signed, putting unnecessary financial burden on the state. Stressing his government's commitment to ensure that the situation is quickly eased, the Chief Minister said the power distribution system in the state had improved significantly over the past four years. He said that 2 lakh new Distribution Transformers have been installed, taking the total figure to 11.50 Lakh. Transformers have also been installed at the sub-stations to keep the supply stable, he added.
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