CJ Iftikhar Prevents Nepra From Power Rates Hike

Monday, July 6, 2009 at 6:18 pm

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday said that National Electric Power Regulatory (Nepra) would not be allowed to overcharge electricity rates till conclusion of the hearing of suo moto notice by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
CJ Iftikhar Prevents Nepra From Power Rates Hike
During the hearing of suo moto notice he said the system could be handed over to private companies if Nepra failed to execute it and provide electricity to masses on cheap rates.

Referring Iran’s stances pertaining to the tackling of power crises, he said “We have the example of Iran before us who maintained its entire system and enabled itself to export the electricity.”

Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has adjourned the hearing till July 30.