NEA push to collect controversial dues sparks row in Rupandehi
Summary
The Nepal Electricity Authority has issued a 21-day ultimatum to industries in Rupandehi to settle disputed electricity dues related to trunkline and dedicated feeder charges, sparking industrial unrest amid claims of unfair billing.
Key Points
- Nepal Electricity Authority demands payment of disputed dues from industries in Rupandehi related to trunkline and dedicated electricity supply.
- Industries claim they never received trunkline power and accuse NEA of unfairly charging and penalizing them retroactively.
- Energy Minister Kulman Ghising has prioritized recovery of these dues, leading to accusations of political vendetta.
- Industries warn of potential shutdown and job losses if forced to pay without proof and plan to challenge NEA in court.
