NA panel asks Nepra to oversee restoration of flood-hit power infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Cabinet Secretariat has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to play a more proactive role as a regulator to ensure enhanced service delivery to electricity consumers.

The committee held its meeting with its Chairman Malik Ibrar Ahmad in the chair, here at the Nepra headquarters. It discussed the performance of the regulatory body vis-a-vis its role as a regulator, measures adopted for the mitigation of circular debt, complaint resolution mechanism, and ensuring affordable electricity to the end users.

The committee stressed that stringent monitoring of distribution companies was imperative for enhancing service delivery. The committee felt the need for improving overall performance of power sector so that consumers receive uninterrupted and affordable electricity.

The committee also directed the Nepra to oversee the restoration of electricity infrastructure damaged due to floods and rains.

The committee decided to suspend its discussion on two private members bill seeking amendments in the Civil Servants Act, 1973 to restrict re-employment after retirement till its next meeting. The committee asked the movers of the bill to comprehensively brief the committee about the rationale behind moving that amendment.

The committee also deferred discussion on another private members bill titled Civil Servants Amendment Bill till final outcome of the deliberations of secretary’s committee and presentation of report to the prime minister.