According to Nepra’s decision, HESCO will be required to deposit a penalty of Rs100,000 per day, effective from April 4, 2024. The regulator stated that the fine was imposed on the basis of losses and unjustified power outages.
The action followed a show cause notice issued to HESCO, in which the company was found guilty of violating distribution standards by carrying out load shedding beyond permissible limits.
Nepra noted that similar action had been taken last week against Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO), which was also fined Rs100,000 per day from April 4, 2024, for the same reasons.
Officials said the regulator is determined to hold distribution companies accountable for poor service delivery and unannounced power cuts affecting millions of consumers.