Power Connections Face Disconnection Over Unpaid Electricity Bills
The Lahore Electric Supply Company has launched a strict crackdown against consumers who fail to pay their electricity bills.
The action will cover domestic, commercial and industrial consumers across LESCO’s service areas.
According to sources, LESCO has directed officials to take firm action against electricity defaulters without discrimination.
Under the new instructions, electricity connections in an entire building could be disconnected if one consumer at the premises is found to be a defaulter.
The measure is aimed at increasing bill recovery and stopping consumers from avoiding outstanding payments.
Officials have been instructed to identify defaulters and take immediate action against unpaid accounts.
LESCO Struggles to Recover Billions in Outstanding Dues
Sources said LESCO has been unable to recover billions of rupees in outstanding electricity bills from consumers.
The company has reportedly discovered cases in which consumers failed to clear previous dues but obtained additional electricity connections.
Authorities believe such practices have made the recovery process more difficult and increased financial pressure on the power distribution company.
LESCO has now intensified monitoring of consumers with unpaid bills.
Officials are expected to examine existing and newly obtained connections linked to defaulters.
The company aims to prevent consumers from using alternative connections to continue receiving electricity while older bills remain unpaid.
The crackdown is expected to include households as well as commercial and industrial properties.
Legal Teams Activated to Recover Outstanding Payments
LESCO has also activated its legal teams as part of the recovery campaign.
The legal teams will pursue consumers who continue to avoid payment despite repeated notices and recovery efforts.
Officials may initiate legal proceedings where necessary to recover outstanding amounts.
The latest measures indicate that LESCO is adopting a tougher approach toward chronic electricity bill defaulters.
Consumers with unpaid dues are being urged to clear their bills to avoid disconnection and possible legal action.
The company is expected to continue the campaign as it seeks to recover billions of rupees and improve its overall collection rate.
