Ludhiana, Nov. 13 -- Nearly a year after applying for relief under the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited's (PSPCL) much touted One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, introduced to help defaulters clear their pending dues; a consumer from the Aggar Nagar division continues to face official apathy despite following all due procedures, officials familiar with the matter said.

Reportedly, Nitin Walia, a commercial consumer whose power connection was disconnected over pending dues of Rs.2.3 lakh, had applied for settlement under the OTS scheme in October 2024. As per official records, his case was approved with a rebate of Rs.60,390, giving him a chance to clear his dues at a reduced amount. However, a year later, Walia noted that he continue...