CHENNAI: State Electricity Minister Senthilbalaji on Friday stated that the news about 100 units of subsidised electricity will be cancelled if not linked with an Aadhaar number is a rumour, according to a Daily Thanthi report.
Speaking to reporters at the TNEB headquarters in Chennai, Minister Senthil Balaji said, "There is a steady supply of electricity everywhere. 50,000 farmers will be provided with electricity connections for 100 days. Maintenance works have been completed and a regular power supply is provided without any stoppage. Since the launch of the scheme, 20,000 farmers have been provided with electricity connections."
"Even if a consumer owns 3 to 5 houses, 100 units of subsidised electricity will continue while linking the Aadhaar number. It is a rumour that linking of Aadhaar number will result in cancellation of 100 units of subsidised electricity," he added.
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