Overview
- APCPDCL briefly cut the temple’s high-tension supply citing unpaid electricity bills totaling ₹3.08 crore, then restored service after talks.
- Temple Executive Officer Seena Nayak said supply in and around the premises was back, following discussions with power officials.
- Officials have alleged non-payment since February 2023, following which the utility sought settlement of bills for services previously supplied free.
- The temple’s solar plant has been supplying about 24 MW to the state grid, with free electricity provided to 10 designated temple services under a prior arrangement.
- Temple officials said generators maintained essential services for devotees, and the EO said a ₹2.65 crore cheque was being released as part of steps to resolve the issue.