FLYING CEMENT CO. LTD. versus GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN THROUGH SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF WATER AND POWER
Article 31 (5) Constitution of Pakistan, Article 199 Constitutional application to impose equality surcharge on electricity, imposing legality When the government was obliged to provide certain types of power to consumers at subsidized rates, recognizing their fundamental rights to consumers. Besides securing financially good customers, apart from any other expenditure, the cost of production, transmission and distribution, due to the economic condition of the government at the relevant time, to bridge the gap between subsidies provided. Implementation of Improved Surcharge for The surcharge was neither unconstitutional, nor was the unruly government providing subsidies on electricity to distribute financial burden to the consumers, who could not afford the price rise on a daily basis. Power was the government's duty to illuminate consumers in the form of subsidies, etc. It was a national and moral duty of all, especially those who wanted to help the government to avoid financial stability, the High Court observed. The government has to have them. Strict action against those involved in power theft and department officials / officers who facilitate such theft. In relation to tariffs, making uniform policy, the distribution company's output should be looked at critically and the underperforming companies should be monitored for the first time and immediately blacklisted if there is no improvement. Go That is, the competent authority should take steps to overcome all kinds of damage such as line losses, theft, etc. by using modern equipment. That the government measures electricity generation from less expensive sources
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