LESCO ends free electricity facility for officers following LHC orders

In a significant policy shift, the Lahore Electric Supply Company has completely withdrawn the long-standing facility of free electricity units previously extended to its officers and senior staff. The decision has been implemented immediately, and regular billing has now been introduced across all relevant categories.

According to official sources, the change affects officers from Grade 17 to Grade 21, who were previously entitled to free electricity consumption under company policy. With the new implementation, all such benefits have been discontinued without exception, and officers will now receive standard monthly electricity bills under the regular tariff structure.

The company has also confirmed that printed bills will be issued and dispatched to all concerned officers by the end of the current billing cycle. This marks a major administrative change in the organization’s internal benefits structure, which had remained in place for years.

Previously, different designations within LESCO were allocated substantial annual free electricity units. These included 15,600 units for General Managers, 13,200 units for Chief Engineers, 10,560 units for Superintending Engineers (SEs), 7,200 units for Executive Engineers (XENs), and 5,400 units for Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs). All such category-based allocations have now been completely abolished.

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Officials have clarified that the decision has been taken in compliance with the directives issued by the Lahore High Court. The court had ordered the termination of free electricity facilities, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and uniform application of utility charges within public sector organizations.

Industry observers believe this move could lead to broader reforms across other power distribution companies in Pakistan. It is also expected to reduce financial pressure on the national power sector while promoting fair usage policies.
The development has sparked discussion within administrative circles, as similar benefits in other institutions may also come under review in the future