Short Update
Punjab tubewell excess-load registration extended to December 29
Punjab has extended the Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (VDS) for regularising excess load on agricultural tubewell connections by another 45 days, until December 29, 2026. It was initially in force from October 1, 2026 to November 14, 2026.
Punjab Power Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond said service connection charges have been reduced from Rs. 6,572 to Rs. 2,500 per BHP, and the security deposit from Rs. 400 to Rs. 200 per BHP. No penalty or load surcharge applies to excess load declared voluntarily or detected during inspections while the scheme is valid.