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Odisha Govt bans summer power disconnections for household consumers

Bhubaneswar, April 14 (UNI) In a major relief for domestic households across Odisha, the state government has directed power distribution companies not to disconnect electricity supply due to unpaid bills during the intense summer months.
Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo, who also holds the Energy portfolio, announced that no domestic consumer will face power disconnection for non-payment of electricity bills during the summer of 2026, up until the arrival of the monsoon.
He further clarified that no unscheduled power cuts will be permitted by any distribution company for unpaid bills. Power interruptions, if necessary, will be allowed only for essential repair and maintenance work. Such scheduled outages must be communicated in advance through SMS alerts and public announcement systems to ensure consumers are properly informed.
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