List of Major Electricity Bill Defaulters in Unpaid Electricity Bills in Jammu & Kashmir

Published On: March 14, 2025

The government departments in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir have emerged as major Electricity Bill Defaulters, with outstanding electricity bills amounting to a staggering Rs 3517.90 crores. According to an official response in the Legislative Assembly, these unpaid dues are attributed to the top 100 defaulters, with a significant portion coming from various government departments such as PHE/ Jal Shakti, Irrigation, Tourism, and Police.

Major Electricity Bill Defaulters in Jammu & Kashmir

A detailed breakdown of the Electricity Bill Defaulters provided by the government reveals some of the highest pending electricity dues in the region. Below are the top entities with substantial outstanding amounts:

Chief Engineer, Salal Hydroelectric/NHPC Reasi – Rs 56.86 crores
Baba Jangi, Sumbal – Rs 63.78 crores
Xen PHE, Sopore – Rs 45.84 crores
Chief Mining Engineer, J&K Minerals Ltd – Rs 42.43 crores
Rajpora Lift Irrigation AWP State 1-2 – Rs 39.83 crores
Chairman MC Street Light, SD Samba – Rs 39.53 crores
M/S Surya Pharmaceuticals – Rs 35.83 crores
PHE Panjtoot (Khour) – Rs 27.88 crores
Shadipora 2nd – Rs 31.86 crores
PHE Mech Division, Sopore – Rs 28.87 crores

Other Key Defaulters

In addition to the above, several other government institutions and corporate entities are on the defaulters’ list, including:

Water Supply Scheme, Tangnar – Rs 24.10 crores
Lift Irrigation 2nd, Awantipora – Rs 23.50 crores
J&K Cements Ltd, Awantipora – Rs 22.49 crores
M/S Sharma Stone Crusher, Jammu – Rs 20.74 crores
SMC Srinagar – Rs 16.82 crores
DIG Police, Kashmir – Rs 16.21 crores
Xen Mech Irrigation, Pulwama – Rs 15.53 crores
Xen Mech Irrigation, Baramulla – Rs 15.11 crores
Migrants Camp, Nagrota – Rs 12.20 crores
MC Udhampur – Rs 11.91 crores
EO NAC, Reasi – Rs 12.17 crores
Police Lines, Budgam – Rs 11.48 crores
SSP Anantnag – Rs 8.58 crores
EO MC, Thathri – Rs 10.05 crores

Impact of Unpaid Electricity Bills on Jammu & Kashmir’s Power Sector

The massive pending dues pose a serious financial strain on the power sector in Jammu & Kashmir. These outstanding payments limit the ability of power companies to maintain and upgrade infrastructure, leading to frequent power outages and operational inefficiencies. If the issue remains unresolved, it could significantly impact the overall energy supply and economic stability in the UT.

Government’s Amnesty Scheme for Bill Payments

In an effort to recover unpaid dues, the Jammu & Kashmir government has introduced an amnesty scheme to encourage consumers to clear their electricity bills. According to official data:

2,75,081 consumers have registered under the scheme.
1,60,507 consumers belong to the Jammu division.
1,14,587 consumers are from the Kashmir division.

The amnesty scheme offers incentives such as waivers on penalties and interest, making it easier for consumers to clear their dues and prevent future power supply disruptions.

The high outstanding electricity dues in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly from government departments, are a serious concern. Immediate actions, including strict enforcement, smart metering, and increased accountability, are necessary to prevent further financial losses and ensure stable power distribution across the UT. The government’s amnesty scheme is a positive step towards recovering dues, but more needs to be done to resolve the ongoing crisis effectively.

By addressing these power bill defaults, Jammu & Kashmir can ensure better energy security, improved infrastructure, and enhanced governance in the power sector.