Ludhiana, June 6 -- At a time when summer-related power complaints and billing issues are on the rise, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's (PSPCL) Agar Nagar division has flagged a manpower crunch caused by the deputation of employees for Census and voter revision duties, warning that consumer services for nearly 1.5 lakh electricity consumers are being adversely affected.

In a communication to higher authorities, the division stated that several employees handling commercial, accounts and consumer-related work had been assigned to Census operations and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties, leaving key consumer-facing services understaffed. The division has sought exemption for the deputed employees, citing mounting pressure on i...