ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson for the Power Division has strongly rejected circulating social media reports claiming a ban on installing a second electricity meter at residential properties.
These reports have been labeled as entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to create public unrest.
Spreading or sharing such fake news is a punishable offense under the PECA Act.
Second Meter Allowed Under Existing Regulations
The spokesperson clarified that under existing rules, a second electricity meter can still be obtained for a residential property.
According to the NEPRA Consumer Service Manual 2021, separate meters are permitted for portions of a residence that have an independent entrance, separate electrical circuit, individual kitchen, and are structurally distinct.
This provision remains fully valid and applicable today.
Crackdown on Misuse and Subsidy Fraud Continues
However, laws to prevent electricity theft and misuse of subsidies are firmly in place and continue to be strictly enforced.
Citizens are urged not to believe or share unverified claims and to cooperate with distribution companies to ensure fair and transparent access to electricity services.
Such responsible behavior ensures that rightful beneficiaries continue to receive their entitlements efficiently and without interruption.
