SRINAGAR, Aug. 4 -- The Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the Amnesty scheme aimed at providing relief to 6 lakh domestic electricity consumers with outstanding electricity dues.

Under this scheme, domestic consumers can clear their electricity bills by paying only the principal amount, while the interest accrued up to 31st March 2025 shall be completely waived. The consumers who pay their principal amount will get a full waiver on interest.

The scheme is applicable to all domestic electricity consumers with pending bills as of March 31st, 2025. This is the final amnesty scheme for domestic users approved in furtherance of the announcement made by the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

The scheme sha...