Govt Bans More than One Electricity Meter per Household

Govt bans more than one electricity meter per household

In an effort to control the abuse of government electricity subsidies, the Ministry of Energy Power Division has banned the connection of over a single-phase electricity meter per household. A directive has been issued on this account in a formal manner to all power distribution companies such as LESCO, FESCO, MEPCO, and others. From July, residential units will be allowed a second single-phase meter only if the additional part of the property h…

Bad News for those using Two or More Electricity Meters to avoid Higher Bills

ISLAMABAD – The trend of multiple electricity connections in one premises is growing, and it now prompted crackdown plan for electricity companies, with action reportedly starting from Faisalabad, the country’s third populated metropolis. The move aimed at cutting electricity subsidy abuse, authorities are preparing a widespread crackdown to end practice of installing multiple electricity meters in a single household to exploit lower tariff slab…