The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a total fine of Rs57.5 million on three state-owned power distribution companies (DISCOs) over fatal accidents in their respective areas.
According to the regulatory body, the penalties were issued to Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala Electric Supply Companies following 30 deaths reported in their jurisdictions.
NEPRA issued separate decisions levying fines on LESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO. The breakdown of the penalties is as follows: LESCO – Rs30 million, GEPCO – Rs17.5 million, and FESCO – Rs10 million.
The authority noted that the total of 30 human fatalities occurred across the service areas of these companies during the 2023–24 period.
Nepra directed all three DISCOs to pay fines within 15 days.
