On Monday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ruled that it was unlawful to collect the fuel price adjustment from power consumers.
Justice Baqir Najfai issued the verdict on 3,659 similar petitions filed against the imposition of the fuel price adjustment. The verdict was reserved on petitions in October 2022.
The collection of the quarter tariff adjustment from the public has also been authorized by the court. Justice Najfi commanded the government to provide subsidies for homes using up to 500 units per month in addition to calling for the creation of energy through social power and other sources.
The LHC also directed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to take action against those who are overcharging the electricity consumers.
