Bhubaneswar: The Director of Elementary Education, Odisha has directed all Block Education Officers (BEOs) to immediately clear outstanding electricity dues of educational institutions and offices under the School and Mass Education Department.
The directive follows a note received from the Office of the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, School and Mass Education Department.
In a letter marked “Most Urgent and Important”, the Director stated that block-wise allotment has already been released for payment of electricity dues of all Primary and Upper Primary Schools in the state. A copy of the allotment has also been enclosed with the letter.
BEOs have been instructed to draw and disburse the allotted amount within seven days from the date of receipt of the letter.The letter warned that action as deemed proper will be initiated against defaulting officers if they fail to meet the deadline.
The move aims to ensure timely payment of dues and prevent disruption of power supply to schools and department offices.
