The ongoing state wide drive by the Electricity Department of Goa to recover pending power dues without due procedure has sparked widespread concern among consumers. It should be noted that the consumer should get an advance notice of an impending shut off. Domestic and commercial consumers must ensure payment of their bills within the stipulated 30 days. The government is keen on recovering pending dues to tide over its burgeoning economic burden. It should bring the policy that, if consumers fail to clear dues for three consecutive months, GED should terminate agreements. The reckless snapping of power supply to consumers for default in payment of bills is unfair. The consumers should be served notices before electricity supply is snapped for default in payment of bills.
