Unannounced Load-Shedding Challenged in Lahore High Court

Meanwhile, the Lahore High Court has been moved against unannounced load-shedding, forced load management, repeated tripping, and low voltage in Lahore and Pakpattan.

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• The petition states that consumers continue to receive full electricity bills despite being deprived of a reliable power supply.
• The petitioner has sought transparent feeder-wise details of load-shedding, including the criteria applied for load management, recovery rates, line losses, tripping, faults, and restoration records.
• It argues that prolonged outages are disrupting water supply, food storage, medicines, internet services, online education, businesses, and medical facilities.

While some parts of Pakpattan are experiencing 10 to 12 hours of outages, lawyer Muhammad Irfan filed the writ petition through Advocate Azhar Siddique, claiming that a number of areas of Lahore are facing eight to 10 hours of power outages daily. Senate Panel Recommends Extending Business Hours.

Notably, the petition states that consumers continue to receive full electricity bills despite being deprived of a reliable power supply.

Meanwhile, the petitioner has sought transparent feeder-wise details of load-shedding, including the criteria applied for load management, recovery rates, line losses, tripping, faults, and restoration records.

He has additionally requested the court to direct LESCO, MEPCO, and other relevant authorities to publish feeder-wise load-shedding schedules. Punjab Orders Strict Action Against Smoking-Emitting Vehicles Ahead of Smog Season.

Notably, the petition further seeks an investigation by NEPRA into load management and feeder-selection policies, along with bill adjustments, rebates, or other legal relief for consumers affected by prolonged and documented outages.

As interim relief, the petitioner has asked the court to stop unannounced, arbitrary, and discriminatory load-shedding and direct the concerned authorities to immediately disclose the reasons for power outages, except in genuine emergencies. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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