Archive · 20 May 2025
Punjab Power Minister Orders Action Against PSPCL Officials
The Punjab Power Minister is taking action against electricity officials in Punjab who are suspected of corruption.
After hearing from journalists and looking into records, the minister ordered that a junior engineer be moved and face charges, and the sub-divisional officer be given a notice.
The minister wants to stop any kind of corruption in the power department and has asked the public to help by reporting issues using a special WhatsApp number.
If someone reports corruption, the minister promises to act quickly.
Punjab Power Minister ordered the transfer and chargesheeting of a junior engineer (JE) in Kharar.
The minister also directed a show-cause notice to be issued to the sub-divisional officer (SDO).
The action followed a surprise inspection after reports of corruption were raised by journalists.
The minister interacted with consumers to gather feedback on services.
A dedicated WhatsApp number was shared for public complaints regarding corruption.
- Who
- Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO
- What
- The Punjab Power Minister ordered action against a junior engineer and SDO for alleged corruption.
- When
- On Monday
- Where
- Kharar electricity office, Mohali district, Punjab
- Why
- Following reports of corruption and discrepancies in the electricity office.
- Minister
- Harbhajan Singh ETO
- Action
- Transfer and chargesheet of JE, show-cause notice to SDO
- Location
- Kharar electricity office, Mohali
- Complaint Number
- 95012 00200 (WhatsApp)
- Reason
- Reports of corruption and irregularities