One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

योजना प्रारंभ तिथि: 2009-01-15

श्रेणियाँ: उपयोगिता और स्वच्छता

उप-श्रेणियाँ: विद्युत

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Electricity, Agriculture, Waiver, Bill

• - All delayed payment charges, including 18% interest, will be waived off for consumers whose cases are referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) from the date of referring the case till the date of realization of outstanding dues
• Consumers will have to pay only the principal amount in a lump sum
• The ₹100/- deposited along with the application will be adjusted against the energy bill to be settled under the scheme. If the consumer backs out or fails to pay the finalized amount within the specified period, the ₹100/- will be forfeited

What is the maximum amount of arrears allowed for eligibility under this scheme?

Consumers with accumulated arrears of up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008 are eligible to apply.

Is this scheme applicable to consumers with temporarily disconnected installations?

Yes, the scheme is applicable to consumers whose installations are temporarily disconnected as of 31-3-2008.

What categories of consumers are eligible to apply for this scheme?

The scheme is applicable to Low-Income Group (LIG), Domestic, Agriculture, Small Commercial, and LTP (Motive Power) consumers.

Are consumers whose cases are referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) eligible?

Yes, consumers whose cases have been referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) are eligible to apply.

What charges will be waived off under this scheme for eligible consumers?

All delayed payment charges, including 18% interest, will be waived off for eligible consumers.

What is the non-refundable fee required to apply for this scheme?

A non-refundable fee of ₹100/- in the form of a Demand Draft (D.D.) or Pay Order is required to apply.

What happens to the ₹100/- fee if the consumer backs out from the scheme?

If the consumer backs out or fails to pay the finalized amount, the ₹100/- fee will be forfeited to the Government.

What is the deadline for paying the finalized amount under this scheme?

The consumer must pay the finalized amount within one month from the date of communication by the Sub-Divisional Officer.

Who will communicate the finalized amount to the consumer?

The Sub-Divisional Officer will communicate the total finalized amount and the last date of payment to the consumer.

What happens to cases referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) after full settlement?

Upon full settlement, the Assistant Engineer will approach the Mamlatdar to withdraw the case from the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.).

Will interest on the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) amount be waived off?

Yes, 18% interest on the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) amount will be waived off upon full settlement.

What happens if the break-up of energy charges and delayed payment charges is not available?

Such cases will be referred to the Billing Dispute Redressal Committee for amicable settlement.

Is the scheme applicable to consumers with arrears above ₹20,000/-?

No, the scheme is only applicable to consumers with arrears up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008.

Is the ₹100/- fee refundable if the consumer does not proceed with the scheme?

No, the ₹100/- fee is non-refundable if the consumer backs out or fails to pay the finalized amount.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/otss
• https://ditc.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Preferential-Purchase-Incentives-for-Micro-and-Small-Enterprises.pdf

Guidelines (Page No. 21)

https://ditc.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Preferential-Purchase-Incentives-for-Micro-and-Small-Enterprises.pdf