The Electricity Regulatory Commission has ruled against the demands of industrialists seeking waiver of dues in a dispute regarding electricity tariffs under ‘dedicated feeder’ and ‘trunk line’. The commission made the decision on Sunday during hearings on applications filed by Panchakanya Plastic and Panchakanya Steel.
The industrialists had submitted applications seeking the annulment of what they called an "unjust decision" by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) requiring them to pay outstanding dues for electricity consumed through dedicated feeders and trunk lines. They had also demanded compensation for the imposed dues.
According to the NEA, Panchakanya Plastic has outstanding dues amounting to Rs 2.463 million, while Panchakanya Steel owes Rs 5.211 million. Both companies have already paid a portion of the dues at the NEA's request—Rs 77,975 by Panchakanya Plastic and Rs 186,000 by Panchakanya Steel.
Commission Chairman Ram Prasad Dhital confirmed that the industrialists' claims were not substantiated and therefore the commission rejected the pleas. The ruling clears the way for the NEA to proceed with recovering the remaining dues. If dissatisfied with the commission’s verdict, the industrialists have the right to appeal the matter in court.
The commission has been continuously holding hearings on tariff-related disputes. Its decisions are based on existing laws, regulations, and previous legal precedents.
As the regulatory body for Nepal's energy sector, the commission is mandated to resolve disputes within the industry. The applicants can approach the court if they are unsatisfied with the commission’s final ruling. -- RSS
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