100 units of free power will continue: Electricity Minister Balaji
“Even if a person has multiple power connections on the same premise, we will not merge it and the free units will continue,” the minister added. TN Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji. CHENNAI: In response to rumours spreading on social media about 100 units of free power, Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji clarified on Thursday that the scheme will continue. Speaking to the media after a review meeting at the head office of Tangedco in Chennai, Senthil Balaji said an official in Tiruverumbur in Tiruchy had sent a circular to merge power connections in a single premise without discussing with his senior officials, and it was posted on social media. However, the power utility did not issue any such order, the minister clarified. “Even if a person has multiple power connections on the same premise, we will not merge it and the free units will continue,” the minister added. The minister said the present government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin has been providing ...