Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued instructions to accelerate the settlement of pending liabilities while improving the financial health of the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) and Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PITCUL). During a review meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, detailed discussions took place regarding the financial status of both corporations, pending payments, financial challenges, and the progress of development works.
In the meeting, the Managing Directors of both corporations briefed the Chief Minister on their current financial standing and emerging challenges. Deliberations were held regarding the availability of financial resources, time-bound clearance of pending liabilities, and measures to strengthen the economic condition of the corporations.
Topics raised during the meeting included approval against additional demands in the supplementary budget, clearance of pending electricity bills of government offices, details of assets and liabilities related to the bifurcation of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation, and arrangements for pending funds against works being executed by UPCL.
Additionally, discussions were held on payments for disaster-related works under the Chief Minister Solar Self-Employment Scheme, budget allocation for installing prepaid smart meters in government offices, and necessary financial provisions to ensure uninterrupted power supply given the increasing demand for electricity during winter.
₹539.61 Crore Dues Pending on Government Departments
It was informed at the meeting that as of September 30, 2026, approximately ₹539.61 crore remains outstanding as electricity bills across various government departments. The Chief Minister instructed the concerned officials to formulate an effective action plan for clearing these pending liabilities and ensure time-bound payments.
He also directed the release of the remaining amount of approximately ₹166 crore approved in the supplementary budget to UPCL to expedite related works and payment procedures.
Priority for Prepaid Smart Meters in Government Buildings
Under the Government of India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), instructions were issued to prioritize necessary budget allocations for converting smart meters installed in all government offices and buildings to a prepaid system in the first phase. The Chief Minister asked officials to move the process forward according to the proposal submitted by the corporation while ensuring required training and other arrangements.
Action Directed on Division of Assets and Liabilities
The Chief Minister also called for necessary action regarding payments for ongoing works under various schemes, availability of funds for capital works, and pending dues under the transfer scheme linked to the division of assets and liabilities between Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
He instructed both power corporations to make effective use of available resources, strengthen their financial position, and take concrete steps to resolve pending liabilities.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, and other concerned officials.
