Anbumani Ramadoss criticizes delay in Tatkal agricultural electricity connections
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has criticized the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board for failing to provide electricity connections to over 47,000 farmers who applied under the Tatkal scheme. He stated that despite the collection of over Rs 1,250 crore in fees, the board has delayed the issuance of connections for eight months, leaving farmers struggling due to drought conditions.
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What Happened
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss issued a statement in Chennai questioning the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board regarding the status of agricultural electricity connections. He alleged that more than 47,000 farmers who applied for connections under the Tatkal scheme have been waiting for eight months without receiving service.
Ramadoss claimed that the board has collected over Rs 1,250 crore from these applicants. He argued that the delay is unacceptable given the financial hardship faced by farmers due to drought and the reliance on groundwater for irrigation.
Key Facts
- Anbumani Ramadoss is the leader of the PMK party.Source not recorded
- The issue concerns the Tatkal scheme for agricultural electricity connections.Source not recorded
- Over 47,000 farmers have reportedly applied for these connections.Source not recorded
- The applicants have been waiting for eight months for their connections.Source not recorded
- Ramadoss alleged that the electricity board collected over Rs 1,250 crore from the applicants.Source not recorded
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9 Aug
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