MP power company’s manager removed over 10-hour electricity cap order:CM warns action against officials issuing arbitrary orders; assures farmers of full supply

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has instructed the removal of AK Jain, Chief General Manager (CGM) of Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company. The decision comes after AK Jain issued an order restricting electricity supply to farmers and threatening salary cuts for employees who supplied power beyond 10 hours per day. The CM stressed that the government is committed to farmers’ welfare and will act against officers issuing arbitrary orders. Controversial order by AK Jain On November 3, AK Jain issued an order stating that electricity operators would face salary deductions if they supplied more than 10 hours of electricity on agricultural feeders. The order was sent to General Managers in 15 districts, including Sehore, Rajgarh, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Harda, Vidisha, Ashoknagar, Guna, Bhind, Morena, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia, Bhopal, and Gwalior. Salary deduction rules The order detailed salary deductions at multiple levels: Even in cases of technical issues, soil moisture, or bad weather, supply above 10 hours was considered a violation. An error margin of 15 minutes per day was allowed. Compliance and reporting All Superintending Engineers, Executive, Assistant, and Junior Engineers were instructed to follow the order. Reports of violations were to be sent to the headquarters. CM responds after media highlight Dainik Bhaskar had reported the order, raising concerns about its impact on farmers. CM Mohan Yadav, after attending the birth anniversary of former CM Arjun Singh at the Assembly, told the media that action would be taken against officials issuing such arbitrary orders. He emphasised that farmers must receive electricity for 10 hours daily as promised. Opposition criticises government Congress state spokesperson Rahul Sharma shared the order on X, criticising the BJP government. He said the government promised sufficient electricity for farmers but penalised employees supplying more than 10 hours. He accused the CM of double standards and causing unnecessary trouble for farmers. Government offers relief on outstanding bills On November 1, CM Mohan Yadav had launched the Energy Department’s Resolution Scheme 2025-26. Under this scheme, consumers could pay outstanding electricity bills in one go or in six installments. The scheme offered a maximum discount of up to Rs 1 crore on surcharges. Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar, Additional Chief Secretary Neeraj Mandloi, MD of MP Power Management Company Avinash Lavania, and MD of Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Kshitij Singhal were present at the program. ​