Bihar announces OTS scheme for brick kilns, waives ₹90 crore interest on outstanding dues
Interest component will be waived off under OTS; It will benefit around 6000 brick kiln owners. It will be applicable for three months beginning Sep 21.
The Bihar government has introduced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme to address the outstanding dues of brick kilns for the 2024-25 season. The scheme waives off the accumulated interest on the principal dues, which currently amounts to ₹316.66 crore. Of this, only ₹27.28 crore has been recovered, leaving ₹289.38 crore as the outstanding amount.
Brick kiln owners have been demanding relief for a long time, and the state cabinet decided to bring this OTS scheme in its last meeting. The scheme will be applicable for three months between September 21 and December 20, 2026, during which owners must deposit the entire amount to receive relief. The government aims to provide considerable relief to those engaged in the brick-kiln business while also increasing its revenue.
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