Ludhiana, April 07, 2020: Pawan Dewan, chairman of Punjab Large Industrial Development Board, thanked Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for reducing the fixed electricity charges and for permitting the delayed payment of bills in the wake of Covid-19.
In a statement issued here, Dewan revealed that he was requested by various industrial entities including the Fastener Manufacturers Association of India to give exemption in electricity bills and fixed charges in view of the announcement of lockdown due to corona virus epidemic. Dewan had placed this request before Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and hence got a positive response. This is the result of the sensible nature of the CM that big relief has been given to the residents of Punjab, as fixed charges have been reduced and permission for delayed payment of electricity bills to the domestic sector as well as industries has been given.