Ministry of Energy finalizes recommendations on electricity bills

Islamabad:  The Ministry of Energy on Monday finalized recommendations on electricity bills to be submitted to the Federal Cabinet tomorrow [Tuesday] for approval.

The Ministry, at a high-level meeting held in Islamabad today finalized its proposals over the matter.

These proposals will to be presented in the cabinet meeting being held tomorrow.

The cabinet will take a final decision over the matter, which is the authorized forum to approve such proposals and make decisions. 

Earlier in the day, Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered the Chairman of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to render a decision within 21 days concerning applications seeking respite from excessive electricity bills.

Justice Raza Qureshi of the LHC passed the orders while hearing a petition submitted by Advocate Mian Abdul Mateen. The other people also approached the high court to seek relief in the electricity bills.

The applications were lodged in response to a significant escalation in electricity rates, leading to inflated bills for consumers.

During the court session, specific instructions were given to the Nepra Chairman to meticulously review the grievances presented by the petitioners and subsequently take a decision.