IESCO Extended The Due Date For Bill Payments

A recent and up-to-date piece of information was shared by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), and it outlined that the individuals have been given 10 days more to pay the bills for their electricity consumption. This decision was informed by the new directives issued by the Prime Minister with the intention of releasing some pressure from consumers, specifically those who have been receiving bills and are overwhelmed with how to pay for them. In this article, the reader will find out what this extension is, why such a decision was made, and how they should approach these changes as consumers.

When the announcement was made, the press was quick to ask why the extension was necessary.

This is one of the measures used in the extension of the bill payment deadline in a bid to lighten the consumer’s pocket. Many households have poor economic status, and the Prime Minister, due to this understanding, has given the consumers more time to make their payments without attracting a surge in charges.

Implications for Consumers

If you have been ardent of being charged a late payment surcharge as per the electricity received recently, this extension is something that will come as a savior. Such a grace period lets the consumer pay the bills within a period of 10 days without the extra charge of late fees. If debts are due to some mishap, then this shifting is particularly useful for those who might have difficulties making the payment on time.

How the LPS Adjustment Will Work

If you are the consumer who has paid all your bills up to the month of July and included a Late Payment Surcharge (LPS), then you are in for a treat. Thus, IESCO officials have clarified that the LPS received in July will be adjusted to the August bills. This implies that if you were charged the surcharge in the previous month, then in the next month your bill will be less than the surcharge amount you paid, which thus eliminates the burden of the late fee you paid.

Implementation of Directive by IESCO

IESCO’s Commercial Directorate has promptly responded to the Prime Minister’s action plan as well. They have even written circulars to all formations in the field, affiliated banks, and post offices for the extension to be well facilitated. This sort of synchronization is expected to ease the whole process for consumers.

How to Get Assistance

If one has any further issues or a need to clarify the bill, then the company has provided several ways in which one can ask for clarification. Customers can visit the SDO office, Revenue Office, or IESCO Customer Service Center to get services where specific attention is paid to consumers’ needs. As for other developments, their staff is ready to explain and help with any complications there might be at this stage.

Conclusion

Consequently, it can be concluded that the extension in time regarding the bill payments by 10 days given by IESCO is an additional way to help consumers. Cancelling the immediate penalty for a late payment effectively means that IESCO is assisting consumers in the management of their cash resources, and hence there will be an improvement. If you have paid the LPS for the month of July, expect to see a change in your August statement. And last but not least, if you require any assistance, several customer care executives are available at IESCO.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the new due date for my IESCO bill?

A1. The new deadline gives a further 10 days from the old ONE due date, through which you are able to make your payment without incurring this fee.

Q2. Is the late payment surcharge added automatically?

A2. Yes, and the adjustment to the LPS that you paid in July will happen automatically and will be reflected in the next bill, which is the bill for August.