Multan Electric Supply Company (MEPCO), Chief Engineer Customer Services, Syed Jawad Mansoor Shah, pronounced a great relief package for electricity consumers. Over 2.86 million consumers have been favoured by a Punjab relief package, which includes a cut of Rs 14 per unit in electricity tariffs.
Savings Passed to Consumers
The relief package has helped to attained the following total savings: With relief package? The total savings according to this report are Rs 11.93 billion being transferred directly to customers in power tariffs. That is, in August 2024, people around the world will differ from today by 1.61 million consumers in 13 districts who use electricity between 201 and 500 units per month were given a Rs 6.52 billion discount. Likewise, in September 2024, 1.26 million consumers will get Rs 5.40 billion in savings on their bills.
Mepco Expedites Bill Distribution
In order to facilitate timely delivery of the revised bills, it was deemed necessary to eliminate the official weekend breaks; hence, Mepco, under the management of its CEO, Engineer Jam Gul Muhammad Zahid, cancelled the Saturdays and Sundays. This was done so as to help hasten the printing and circulation of the cheaper bills as was intended. The management wants to make sure that all the remaining bills are printed and delivered immediately.
Monitoring Distribution Process
Talking about the actions, Chief Engineer Syed Jawad Mansoor Shah asked the supervising engineers, Deputy Commercial Managers and Executive Engineers, Revenue Officers, and Sub-Divisional Officers to supervise the process on its proper implementation. It means that every consumer who is on the eligible list should receive the revised bills at their doorstep as early as possible.
Consumers Reap the Benefits
Thus, thanks to these efforts, many consumers in South Punjab are receiving much-needed financial help during this difficult period. The package coincides with the government’s goal of reducing the cost of electricity bills through significant reductions.
FAQs
Q1. Which market players are benefiting from the Mepco relief package?
A1. Over 2.86 million consumers in the Mepco region used the package.
Q2. What percent of electricity rates has be reduced?
A2. The consumer gets a rebate of Rs 14 per unit of electricity consumed.
Q3. How much have consumers benefited from the savings?
A3. The total monetary benefits for the consumers stand at Rs 11.93 billion.
Q4. Which months does the relief packages apply to?
A4. It is to be noted that the package is effective from August 2024 and September 2024.
Q5. What measures is Mepco put in place so that bills can be delivered within the stated time?
A5. Mepco has withdrawn the weekend holidays and is in the process of reprinting and circulation of the new bills.
