Protected electricity consumers could face higher bills under strict new billing policy that makes 200-unit threshold non-negotiable. Consumers exceeding limit by even single unit risk losing benefits, while officials have been ordered to enforce the rules without exception.
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has introduced strict new billing instructions for protected consumers, making it clear that exceeding the prescribed 200-unit limit by even a single unit could have serious financial consequences.
Under newly issued policy, FESCO directed all billing offices that no correction or revision will be allowed if a protected consumer’s recorded electricity consumption exceeds 200 units, even by just one unit. The company has ordered officials to implement the policy without exception.
FESCO also warned its officers and billing staff that negligence in the billing process will not be tolerated. According to the new directives, any official found responsible for carelessness or errors in billing will face disciplinary action.
The utility further clarified that a protected consumer who exceeds the 200-unit threshold even once during a six-month period will lose their protected consumer status. Once the protected category is withdrawn, the consumer will no longer be eligible for subsidized electricity rates and will instead be billed under the applicable regular tariff, resulting in significantly higher electricity charges.
The company has instructed all concerned offices to ensure that no relaxation or concession is granted regarding the 200-unit ceiling and that the revised billing policy is enforced in full.
The decision is being seen as a crucial development for protected consumers, as even the slightest breach of the 200-unit limit can now directly affect both their electricity bill and the tariff category under which they are charged. With the new policy in force, consumers are expected to monitor their electricity usage more carefully than ever to avoid losing subsidized rates.
Low-usage families breathing a sigh of relief, while heavy consumers face massive pain. Under 200 Units, Protected Consumers enjoy electricity at just Rs 8 to 13 per unit. Lifeline users (under 100 units) are paying as low as Rs 8 per unit. The government continues to shield small households from the full blow.
Over 200 Units, the rates are skyrocketing. Starting from Rs22.44 per unit for the very first 100 units, jumping to Rs 29+ per unit for 101-200, and soaring up to Rs 48 per unit for high consumption.
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