One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme
in Goa
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One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme in Goa
One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme in Goa
Scheme Overview
"One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme" aims to recover outstanding electricity dues from defaulting consumers by offering a waiver of delayed payment charges. Beneficiaries can pay only the principal amount in a lump sum, applicable to consumers with arrears up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008.
Eligibility Criteria
- The scheme is applicable to defaulting consumers in the categories of LIG (Low-Income Group), Domestic, Agriculture, Small Commercial, and LTP (Motive Power).
- Consumers with accumulated arrears of up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008 are eligible.
- The scheme is applicable to consumers whose installations are temporarily or permanently disconnected as of 31-3-2008 for non-payment of outstanding arrears.
- Consumers whose cases have been referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) are also eligible.
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₹100/- in the form of a Demand Draft (D.D.) or Pay Order drawn in favour of the Chief Electrical Engineer, payable at the local accredited bank. |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: Eligible consumers should apply to the concerned Sub-Divisional Officer of the Electricity Department in the prescribed format. Submit the application along with a Demand Draft (D.D.) or Pay Order of ₹100/- in favour of the Chief Electrica…
Offline Step 1: Eligible consumers should apply to the concerned Sub-Divisional Officer of the Electricity Department in the prescribed format. Submit the application along with a Demand Draft (D.D.) or Pay Order of ₹100/- in favour of the Chief Electrical Engineer.
Step 2: The Sub-Divisional Officer will communicate the total finalized amount of the bill and the last date of payment to the consumer. The consumer must pay the finalized amount in one lump sum within one month from the date of communication.
Offline *The ₹100/- deposited along with the application will be adjusted against the energy bill to be settled under the scheme. *For consumers whose cases have been referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.), the Assistant Engineer will approach the concerned Mamlatdar for withdrawal of the case upon full settlement of the bill. *If the consumer backs out from the scheme or fails to pay the finalized amount within the specified period, the ₹100/- will be forfeited to the Government. In cases where the break-up of actual energy charges and delayed payment charges (D.P.C.) are not available with the Sub-Divisional Office, the case shall be referred to the Billing Dispute Redressal Committee for amicable settlement.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 15 January 2009 through 15 January 2009, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consumers with accumulated arrears of up to [?]20,000/- as of 31-3-2008 are eligible to apply.