"So far, the electricity bills of all ministers, senior officials and other staff staying at official quarters were being paid by the government. This 75-year-old practice will stop in July. We will pay our bills on our own," Mr. Sarma said.
source https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam-secretariat-becomes-indias-first-eco-friendly-state-government-headquarters/article68298083.ece
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