LHC intervenes in fixed charges case, offers relief to companies

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday issued an injunction against the collection of fixed charges on electricity bills.

Justice Muhammad Raza Qureshi presided over the case, which was brought by nine companies, including Flying Paper Mills, challenging the imposition of these charges by LESCO.

Khawaja Waseem Abbas Advocate represented the petitioners, arguing that LESCO's fixed charges lacked necessary approvals from the Cabinet and NEPRA.

The petitioners claimed that LESCO's bills had skyrocketed by Rs32 lakh last month, Rs57 lakh previously, and a staggering Rs1 crore 56 lakh this month despite no electricity consumption.

The petitioners requested the court to order the removal of these fixed charges, calling for immediate relief from what they deem excessive billing practices.