Mann Government Ends NOC Maze, Makes New Power Connections Hassle Free Across Punjab Villages Today

Punjab News: For years people in Punjab ran from office to office for one new power line. They filled long forms. They hunted for stamps and signatures. The biggest hurdle was NOC. Files slept on dusty tables. Agents demanded money to move them. Common families felt helpless and angry. The Mann government has now removed every type of NOC from the power connection process.

No housing NOC, no local body NOC, no extra certificate is needed. The rule is clear and the same for everyone. The announcement is not just a line on paper. It is meant to end the daily drama at power offices. It turns a painful task into a normal service. It shows that the government finally heard street level complaints.

How Does New System Work?

Under the new policy, people need only two basic documents. One is Registry or Lease Deed as proof that they live or work on that land. The second is a simple identity proof. No extra affidavit is required. No one can now force you to chase another office for a stamp. The process shifts from permission hunting to document checking. It turns the system from doubt to trust.

Will Farmers Finally Get Relief?

This decision matters most in the villages. Many farmers waited months for a legal pump connection. Some watched crops suffer because poles and wires never came. Older people could not travel again and again to town offices. Now officials must process their papers without excuses. Tube wells and farm motors can get power through a cleaner route. Fields that stayed dark due to files can finally see light.

Can This Step Cut Corruption?

Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has clearly linked this reform to the fight against illegal power use. When legal connections took too long, people slipped towards kundi connections. These illegal lines brought huge penalties later. Many families simply refused or failed to pay. By making legal power easy, the government attacks the root of the problem. It reduces chances for bribes and fear based collection.

What Does Government Promise Now?

The message from the Mann government is simple. No rush, no recommendation, no bribe. Only documents and a fixed procedure. Officers and agencies cannot hide behind the NOC excuse anymore. Citizens have a clear checklist in their hands. The move fits the larger anti corruption line of this government. It tries to replace hush hush deals with written rules. It turns the slogan of transparency into a real step.

How Might Punjab Change Ahead?

If this reform works on the ground, it can reset how people see government work. A new shop, a small factory or a new home will not fear the power file. Time and money saved from agents can go into real work. Young people may feel less tempted to bend rules. The model can be copied in other services too. In the long run, easy electricity can support jobs, safety and growth. Punjab’s power story could slowly shift from complaints to quiet, reliable supply.