A LESCO spokesperson confirmed that the Ministry classified three-phase meters as commercial meters, which do not fall under the relief scheme intended for small consumers.
Only THESE consumers to get Rs14 relief in Electricity Bills: Details inside. In a recent announcement, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz declared a relief of 14 rupees per unit on electricity bills for consumers using between 201 and 500 units. This measure was intended to provide financial relief to a broad range of electricity users in Punjab, Pakistan.
However, it has come to light that this relief has only been applied to single-phase meter users, leaving many three-phase meter consumers without the expected benefits. Sources within LESCO (Lahore Electric Supply Company) revealed that while the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz aimed to assist all consumers, the Ministry of Energy instructed that only single-phase meter users qualify for the relief.
As a result, three-phase meter users, which include a significant number of small businesses, have expressed frustration and confusion. They have been frequenting government offices in hopes of receiving clarification and assistance regarding their electricity bills, which lack the promised relief.
A LESCO spokesperson confirmed that the Ministry classified three-phase meters as commercial meters, which do not fall under the relief scheme intended for small consumers. This discrepancy has led to considerable dissatisfaction among the affected electricity users.
Meanwhile, the Punjab government appears to be unaware of the technical constraints affecting the implementation of the Chief Minister’s announcement. Despite the intentions to support all users, the lack of clarity and coordination between departments has resulted in a gap between promise and reality.
