The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) and other authorities have completed their investigation into electricity overbilling, holding power ministry officials responsible, as reported by ARY News.
According to sources, the comprehensive report on the overbilling issue has been submitted to the Prime Minister’s office. The report recommends stern action against the involved officials, and the Prime Minister’s Office is expected to review the findings and take appropriate action this week.
In June, over 0.3 million power consumers were moved out of the protected category and faced inflated bills due to a new billing system introduced by DISCOs on the Ministry of Energy’s orders. Protected consumers typically benefit from subsidized rates or exemptions from price hikes.
On July 6, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the FIA to investigate officials of power distribution companies involved in overbilling. He emphasized that those inflating electricity bills by adding extra units should be punished, particularly those affecting consumers using below 200 units per month.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered the FIA to gather data from all distribution companies providing relief to protected consumers. He expressed concern over the inclusion of protected users in the non-protected category and tasked FIA directors with collecting and reporting data within three days.
The FIA has summoned officials from the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and the Ministry of Energy, including LESCO Chief Shahid Haider, for a probe into the overbilling. The FIA must submit its final report to the Prime Minister within 24 hours.
Govt should apprehend the culprits. lammay paa lau
Govt should create the rule that if protected customer used more than 200 units consecutively for 3 months then the consumer should exclude from the protected category rather than 1 unit above 200 for a single month exclude us even if the meter reader is the real culprit.
chiter mary walon ki taadad ziada ker di jy badshah salamat….
Every one should participate in 12 July dharna in D chowk Islamabad against heavy electricity bills, inflation and heavy taxes
Jab IMF ny kaha ky unit price zyada kro to aik raat my kr di. Ab apny hi log mujrim nikal ay to ye dekhna mar jain gy koi action nhi ly gy.