ISLAMABAD: The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has amended the Consumer Service Manual 2021 and introduced restrictions to allow power companies to charge multiple electricity bills.
Consumers have lost another option to pay electricity bills in installments under the new rules approved by Nepra.
The power regulatory body has amended a set of rules that will create space for power users to clear their bills easily.
The notification states that the payment of electricity bills will be allowed once a year, and the first payment will not be made within the specified period.
In addition, the user must pay 14% stamp duty on other parts, and the request for extension must be made before the due date.
The Electricity Distribution Company (Disko) has been directed to make computer bills after being given a time limit and extension.
In August last year, the caretaker government discussed a proposal to allow electricity consumers to pay their bills in installments to provide relief to the inflation-challenged public.
The ruling government is planning a proposal to allow consumers with accounts of 400 units to pay electricity installments for six months.
Additionally, stricter policies for the energy sector and rising electricity prices are the result of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) stricter loan conditions to Pakistan.
