Energy Minister Leghari bans manual detection bills for consumers

Centralized portal required for all bills

The minister directed that all detection bills must be issued exclusively through the centralized online portal of the Pakistan Information Technology Company. Manual and discretionary issuance of these bills by field staff or sub-divisional officers is now prohibited under the new framework.

Strict penalties for manual billing

Issuing detection bills manually will be treated as serious misconduct subject to strict disciplinary action against responsible officials. This measure aims to protect innocent citizens from arbitrary financial burdens while ensuring honest officers can perform their duties without obstruction.

Reform framework protects consumers

The comprehensive reform framework regulates the discretionary powers of field staff to curb electricity theft without penalizing honest customers. The Power Division has enforced a complete ban on manual billing to ensure fair treatment for all electricity consumers.