Power supply to RO plants cut over dues

Bathinda, March 23

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited has snapped power supply to all reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plants in Mansa city over the non-payment of bills. The order in this regard was issued by the Executive Officer (EO), Mansa Municipal Council.

According to information, RO plants are running in the name of the EO, Municipal Council Mansa. As per an agreement dated April 26, 2011, the electricity bill of these plants is to be paid by Health Point Services India, which has failed to clear the dues.

The closure of the RO plants has led to a shortage of drinking water in the city. SAD (urban) president Prem Kumar Arora Simranjit Kaur Simmi said residents paid an advance bill of Rs 120 per month to RO officials and the firm should clear the dues. — TNS