{"id":64173,"date":"2024-02-25T05:58:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T05:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nepra-initiates-action-against-overbilling-in-lesco\/"},"modified":"2024-02-25T05:58:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T05:58:04","slug":"nepra-initiates-action-against-overbilling-in-lesco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/nepra-initiates-action-against-overbilling-in-lesco\/","title":{"rendered":"NEPRA initiates action against overbilling in LESCO"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAHORE: The National Electronic Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has initiated action against overbilling in the LESCO region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As per details, the NEPRA has sought complete data on overbilling from all divisions falling in the LESCO region till February 27.<\/p>\n

The action will be taken against XENs in the light of the report, while filed officers found involved in overbilling will be removed from their posts.<\/p>\n

Last year in December, the power division confessed to overbilling consumers, changing their slabs and damaging meters.<\/p>\n

The initial report on the NEPRA investigation report revealed concerning findings, indicating that over 4.5 million consumers received bills exceeding 31 days. Additionally, a staggering 381,510 damaged meters have resulted in excessive bills.<\/p>\n

In July, 846,468 consumers were affected as their slabs were changed with nearly, 2 lac protected consumers moved to the non-protected category.<\/p>\n

The situation worsened in August, with over 5.574 million consumers receiving bills exceeding 31 days. A significant 825,562 power consumers were affected by changes in billing slabs during this period.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the Power division has criticized the NEPRA team\u2019s process, deeming it ineffective and flawed. The report has loopholes related to quality control and data processing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n