| Summary |
In the case of the writ petitions involving Karachi Steel Mills and WAPDA, the Islamabad High Court addressed the legality of Fuel Adjustment Charges imposed retrospectively by power distribution companies. The court ruled that this practice was unconstitutional and infringed upon consumer rights as protected under the Regulation of Generation, Transmission And Distribution of Electric Powers Act, 1997 and the Constitution of Pakistan. This landmark decision reinforced the importance of consumer protection in the energy sector, ensuring that consumers are not subjected to arbitrary billing practices. The court mandated that any overcharges be rectified in future billing, enhancing transparency and accountability among electricity suppliers. This case highlights significant legal principles concerning consumer rights, the scope of regulatory authority, and the judiciary's role in safeguarding the public against exploitation by powerful entities. The ruling serves as a precedent for future cases involving consumer rights and energy regulation, emphasizing the need for fair practices in the energy market. |
| Entities Involved |
WAPDA,
FESCO,
NEPRA,
PESCO,
MEPCO,
LESCO,
NTDC,
GEPCO,
IESCO,
HESCO,
KARACHI STEEL MILLS
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Nawaz,
Niazullah Khan Niazi,
Rana Asif Saeed,
Malik Qamar Afzal,
Tariq Mehmood,
Muhammad Asif Khan,
Sh. Muhammad Ali,
Mian Mehmood Rashid,
Ch. Mumtaz-ul-Hassan,
Muhammad Khalid Zaman,
Muhammad Shafique,
Munawar-us-Salam,
Nabeel Rehman,
Muhammad Rehan Sarwar,
Mian Muhammad Hussain Chotiya,
Syed Ishfaq Hussain Naqvi,
Fazal-ur-Rehman,
Kh. Ahmed Tariq Rahim,
Shamshad Ullah Cheema,
Muhammad Usman Sahi,
Syed Kazim Hussain Kazmi,
Muhammad Siddique Malik,
Muhammad Shakeel Abbasi,
Saeed Raza,
Asad Jan,
Shakeel,
Noman Munir Peracha,
Muhammad Siddique Mughal,
Babar Ilyas Chatha,
Barrister Momin Ali Khan,
Malik Mumtaz Hussain Khokhar,
Shahzad Rabbani,
Ms. Zainab Effendi,
Ms. Rehana Zaman,
Rao Hamid Rehman,
Ms. Mehraj Tareen,
Kh. Manzoor Ahmed,
Bilal Akbar Tarrar,
Faqir Hussain Majrooh,
Muhammad Akram Naveed,
A. Salam Qureshi,
M. Anum Salim,
Ch. M. Tahir Mehmood,
Ch. Muhammad Abdul Latif Gujar,
Arif Mehmood,
Jawed Mehmood Pasha,
M. Rehan Sameer,
M. Waseem Chaudhry,
Rana Ali Akbar Khan,
Ghulam Farid Chaudhry,
Mushtaq Ahmed Kamboh,
Muhammad Siddique Qazi,
Muhammad Waqas Malik,
Zulqarnain Hamid
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