ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – The government has officially commenced the collection of mandatory fixed charges from electricity consumers across the country. According to the new policy, these charges will be applied based on the sanctioned load and consumption slabs, irrespective of actual monthly electricity consumption.
The New Fixed Charge Structure
The breakdown of the monthly fixed charges based on units consumed and load capacity is as follows:
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Protected Consumers (1 kW Load): Rs 200 per month.
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Protected Consumers (2 kW Load): Rs 400 per month.
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101 to 200 Units (2 kW Load): Rs 600 per month.
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201 to 300 Units (2 kW Load): Rs 700 per month.
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301 to 400 Units (2 kW Load): Rs 800 per month.
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401 to 500 Units (2 kW Load): Rs 1,000 per month.
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501 to 700 Units (2 kW Load): Rs 1,350 per month.
Impact on the Public
This new taxation measure means that consumers are now obligated to pay these fixed amounts every month, even if they do not consume a single unit of electricity. The policy aims to ensure a steady stream of revenue for the power sector, though it places an additional financial burden on households already struggling with high inflation.
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