No NOC needed for power connection in Punjab: Sanjeev Arora

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, November 18, 2025: In a major relief for the public, Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora on Tuesday announced that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) will now provide electricity connections without requiring an NOC, based solely on a mandatory undertaking from applicants.

Calling it a pro-people reform aligned with the vision of National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Arora said the change will end long-standing delays caused by approvals from local bodies.

Earlier, applicants had to submit NOCs, Regularisation Certificates or Sanctioned Building Plans from authorities such as MCs, GMADA, GLADA, JDA, ADA, PDA or BDA—a process often delayed, leaving

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