4,000 Chandigarh households receive notices to install rooftop solar systems or face property seizure, sparking criticism and legal challenge.

In Chandigarh, India, over 4,000 households received notices threatening property seizure if they do not install rooftop solar power systems within two months, per local regulations. This mandate has sparked criticism from residents and MP Manish Tewari, who deem it coercive, citing concerns over high installation costs. The initiative aims to boost participation in the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, which provides subsidies for solar installations. A resident has petitioned the court to challenge this order.

September 26, 2024
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