LAHORE – The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) imposed a ban on offering installment options for current bills, a move aimed at improving collection rates and ensuring timely payments.
The company has launched an aggressive recovery campaign against both private and government departments with outstanding dues.
In accordance with new directives, LESCO has suspended the facility to pay current electricity bills in installments. Customers can now only avail installment plans for outstanding dues.
The decision follows regulations set by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), which allows installment options for arrears only twice a year.
As part of its recovery strategy, LESCO is offering a maximum of three installments for overdue amounts, with a firm stance that non-payment will lead to disconnection.
The utility has already begun cutting off connections for non-payment of bills from this month, targeting both commercial and industrial users.
Additionally, LESCO has announced that connections will not be restored until outstanding payments are cleared in full.
The move is intended to push defaulters to settle their dues promptly, and LESCO is determined to enforce these measures until recovery targets are met.
The LESCO jurisdiction comprises the districts of Lahore, Okara, Sheikhupura, Nankana, and Kasur in Pakistan. The company supplies electricity to these areas, which cover an area of approximately 19,064 square kilometers.
