\u200bLegal Cell Expresses Profound Gratitude to CM Bhagwant Singh Mann for Fulfilling a Long-Standing Demand of the State\u2019s Advocates.<\/p>\n
\u200bThe Legal Cell of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab wholeheartedly welcomes the landmark decision by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) in the Tariff Order for FY 2026-27, which reclassifies electricity connections for lawyers\u2019 chambers from the Non-Residential Supply (NRS) category to the Domestic Supply (DS) category.
\n\u200bSpeaking on this development, the spokesperson for the AAP Punjab Legal Cell stated that this decision is a testament to the pro-people and visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. By recognizing that a lawyer\u2019s chamber is an “intellectual workspace” dedicated to the administration of justice rather than a commercial “shop,” the Punjab government has restored the dignity of the noble legal profession.<\/p>\n
\u200bKey Highlights of the Decision:
\n\u200bSignificant Savings: Electricity connections for chambers registered with the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana and situated in Court Complexes across Punjab will now be billed at domestic rates.<\/p>\n
\u200bJustice for “Officers of the Court”: The Commission has rightly acknowledged that advocates perform a public duty and provide essential legal aid, as envisioned under Article 39A of the Constitution.<\/p>\n
\u200bRevenue Impact: While this move results in a revenue reduction of approximately \u20b93.59 Crore per annum for PSPCL, the government has prioritized public interest and the welfare of legal practitioners over profit.<\/p>\n
\u200bEffective Date: The new tariff rates will come into effect from April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
\u200bA Message of Thanks
\n\u200bThe Legal Cell extends its heartfelt thanks to CM Bhagwant Singh Mann for his personal intervention and constant support in ensuring that the concerns of the legal community were presented effectively before the Commission.
\n\u200b”Under the AAP government, every section of society\u2014from farmers and laborers to professionals like lawyers\u2014is seeing their long-pending demands met. This reduction in overhead costs for lawyers will ultimately make legal services more affordable for the common man in Punjab.”<\/p>\n
\u200bThe Legal Cell also congratulates the entire legal fraternity of Punjab for this historic win, noting that this reclassification is a unique recognition of the specific role lawyers play in the judicial machinery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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