SCP moved against free electricity for public sector officials
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SCP moved against free electricity facility for public sector officials
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Citizen Saeeda Begum filed a petition against the provision of free electricity to certain sections in Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP).
In the petition filed in the apex court, it has been pleaded that the officers of all departments be ordered to immediately stop the supply of free electricity units to various departments including the judiciary and parliament.
It was also prayed that the tax levied by the IPPs might be revoked and recovered from the IPPs.
According to the text of the petition, the previous government exempted the IPP boards from tax on electricity that should averted and the facility
should also be withdrawn for the public sector officials who are withdrawing huge salaries and the electricity slabs be restored for the convenience of the public.
It is further stated in the petition that the constitution ensured provision of equal facilities to all citizens.
The petition was filed after the petitioner received an electricity bill of more than 54,000 as despite all resources, the petitioner was unable to pay the electricity bill.
