| Case ID |
1a2cb40e-acfd-410b-8caf-e53e0ba9b8f3 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
HRC No. 20883 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
Sep 01, 2020 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court directed the Federal Government to ensure proper coordination among all relevant departments regarding the private electricity utility company (K-Electric) and its operations. The court emphasized that K-Electric must utilize its resources to clear its infrastructure from rainwater and restore electricity supply without waiting for government assistance. The court further instructed NEPRA to implement Section 26 of the 1997 Act to address the exclusivity issue of K-Electric's rights in Karachi and mandated the appointment of members to the Appellate Tribunal within ten days. The case was adjourned for further proceedings after four weeks. |
| Summary |
In the case concerning excessive and unannounced load shedding in Sindh, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed the lack of coordination between K-Electric and government entities responsible for electricity supply in Karachi. The court's decision emphasized the responsibility of K-Electric to manage its infrastructure effectively, especially during adverse weather conditions, and mandated a cohesive approach among various government departments to ensure public interest in electricity distribution. The court also outlined the procedural framework for modifying K-Electric's license conditions and the urgent need for appointing members to the Appellate Tribunal to facilitate oversight of the electricity sector. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in Pakistan's energy sector, particularly regarding coordination and accountability among private and public entities in providing essential services to citizens. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
NEPRA,
K-Electric,
Ministry of Energy,
National Transmission and Despatch Company
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| Judges |
Ijaz ul Ahsan,
Gulzar Ahmed
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| Lawyers |
Khalid Javed Khan,
Sohail Mehmood,
Farrukh Dall,
Umer Rasool,
Tauseef Farooqi,
Kashif Hanif,
Abid S. Zuberi,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah,
Muhammad Munir Paracha,
Arshad M. Tayebaly,
Tariq Aziz,
Faisal Siddiqui
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Not available
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 1580,
2020 SCMR 1702
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act
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| Sections |
26,
12A
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