Electricity Authority Simra Distribution Center Faces 7.81 Billion Arrears

Summary

The Electricity Authority’s Simra Distribution Center says arrears have reached Rs 7.81 billion, with four large industries in the Bara-Parsa industrial corridor accounting for most of the unpaid bills. The office also reported higher revenue and electricity consumption in the last fiscal year, along with 880 new customers added.

Key Points
  • Arrears under the Electricity Authority’s Simra Distribution Center have reached Rs 7.81 billion by the end of fiscal year 2082/083.
  • Four large industries in the Bara-Parsa industrial corridor owe Rs 7.21 billion, with Jagdamba Steel alone accounting for Rs 1.60 billion.
  • The center collected Rs 5.19 billion in revenue last fiscal year and added 880 new customers.
  • Electricity consumption rose from 57.39 crore units to 66.74 crore units, while leakage remained low at 2.06 percent.
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