NEA starts cutting power to industries over outstanding dues
Summary
The Nepal Electricity Authority has started disconnecting power supply to several major industries over outstanding premium tariff dues exceeding 4.41 billion rupees.
Key Points
- Nepal Electricity Authority has started cutting electricity to industries with unpaid premium tariffs.
- Six major industries, including Jagdamba Steel and Shivam Cement, owe over 4.41 billion rupees.
- Outstanding dues cover additional tariffs for dedicated and trunk line use from Magh 2072 BS to Baisakh 2075 BS.
- Minister Kulman Ghising has resumed a campaign to collect outstanding industrial electricity dues, appointing Manoj Silwal as NEA Managing Director to accelerate efforts.
