Khudayar Mohla –
While deciding to initiate legal proceedings against K-Electric over human lives loss in result of electric shocks in Karachi, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday issued show cause notice to the electricity generation company in the matter.
Submitting its report under Section 27A of the NEPRA Act 1997, investigation committee of the NEPRA fond loss of human lives occurred in Karachi due to electric shocks and suspension of power supply for prolonged duration during heavy rains in the metropolis on 29th to 31 July and 10th to 12th August 2019.
According to the investigation committee report, KE has been held responsible for 19 out of 35 electrocution cases and breakdown of power supply for longer duration.
Under the charges, the NEPRA Authority has decided to initiate legal proceedings against K-Electric under relevant provisions of NEPRA Act 1997 and issued show cause notice to K-Electric.
