New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party-led authorities on Friday introduced to cease the sponsored electrical energy given to the individuals of Delhi from April 15. Citing delay by Delhi Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena in clearing the file, AAP Minister Atishi introduced that from tomorrow, the sponsored payments is not going to be given to the 46 lakh benificiary households. “From today, the subsidized electricity given to the people of Delhi will be stopped. This means from tomorrow, the subsidized bills will not be given. This subsidy is stopped because AAP govt has taken the decision to continue subsidy for the coming year, but that file is with Delhi LG and till the file doesn’t come back, AAP govt cannot release the subsidised bill,” Delhi Minister Atishi mentioned whereas addressing a press convention.
#WATCH | From immediately, the sponsored electrical energy given to the individuals of Delhi will probably be stopped. This means from tomorrow, the sponsored payments is not going to be given. This subsidy is stopped as a result of AAP govt has taken the choice to proceed subsidy for the approaching yr, however that file… pic.twitter.com/lYZ3lJ0Od7
— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2023
In what may emerge as the newest flashpoint between the town authorities and the Lt Governor workplace, the minister mentioned she has sought a gathering with Saxena over the problem however there was no response. The minister mentioned the Delhi Cabinet has accepted the extension of energy subsidy for the yr 2023-24 however the file remains to be pending within the LG workplace.
“Till the file is approved we can’t give subsidy. I even sought time from the LG office to discuss the matter but it’s been more than 24 hours and I have not been given time. The file has also not come back yet,” she alleged.
Atishi mentioned that the file was despatched just a few days again and a response remains to be awaited. “The budget for this subsidy has been passed by the Vidhan Sabha. The government has money for subsidy but we cannot spend it,” she mentioned.
LG ने दिल्ली की मुफ़्त बिजली रोकी‼️
46 लाख परिवारों, किसानों, वकीलों और 1984 दंगा पीड़ितों को FREE Bijli मिलनी बंद हो जाएगी
Delhi Govt की बिजली Subsidy की File LG लेकर बैठ गए हैं
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—@AtishiAAP pic.twitter.com/O4ZN5y9wM6
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) April 14, 2023
Delhi LG Refutes AAP Govt’s Claim
Terming the claims by AAP Minister Atishi as ‘baseless false allegations’, the LG workplace mentioned, “Power Minister is advised to refrain from unnecessary politicking and baseless false allegations against LG. She should stop misleading people with false statements.”
“If in any respect, she and the CM ought to reply the individuals of Delhi as to why was a call on this regard stored pending until 4th April when the deadline was fifteenth April? Why was the file despatched to LG on eleventh April? And What is the necessity for drama on thirteenth April by writing a letter and the press convention immediately?, the LG workplace mentioned.
The AAP authorities in Delhi gives free electrical energy to customers with 200 models of month-to-month consumption. Those having 201 to 400 models of consumption per 30 days get a 50 per cent subsidy capped at Rs 850.
Last yr, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal introduced {that a} energy subsidy could be supplied 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 subsidy.
The AAP has authorities allotted Rs 3250 crore for energy subsidy in its finances for 2023-24.
