| Case ID |
381b0c1c-fe82-48e1-9049-5584a530aae6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 38218 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 27, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The court disposed of the petitions, allowing concessionary tariffs for new zero-rated industrial consumers from the effective date mentioned in the FBR's letter issued on 4.10.2021. The distribution companies are mandated to implement this letter. The decision resolves grievances raised by the petitioners, ensuring they receive the benefits outlined in the FBR's communication. The order also addresses connected petitions, establishing a clear directive for compliance with the Ministry of Energy's guidelines regarding tariff classifications for industrial consumers. |
| Summary |
In the Lahore High Court case of W.P. No. 38218 of 2021, presided over by Justice Shahid Karim, the court addressed the issue of concessionary tariffs for new zero-rated industrial consumers. The petitioners, MI Hosiery and others, sought clarification on the effective date for these tariffs as communicated in a letter from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) dated 4.10.2021. The court ruled in favor of the petitioners, stating that the concessionary tariffs would be applicable from the date specified in the FBR's letter. This decision is significant for industrial consumers seeking financial relief through tariff concessions. The court emphasized the obligation of distribution companies to adhere to the directives issued by the Ministry of Energy. This ruling not only resolves the immediate concerns of the petitioners but also sets a precedent for similar cases involving tariff classifications and consumer rights within Pakistan's industrial sector. The implications of this ruling are far-reaching, as it underscores the importance of timely communication from government bodies and the necessity for compliance by utility providers. The case highlights the intersection of law, energy policy, and economic implications for businesses operating under the zero-rated industrial consumer classification. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Federal Board of Revenue,
Ministry of Energy
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| Judges |
SHAHID KARIM, J.
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| Lawyers |
Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman,
M/s. Malik Bashir Ahmad Khalid,
M.A. Rizwan Kamboh,
Ch. Bilal Rasool Sandhu,
Ch. Imtiaz Ullah Khan,
Abdul Sattar,
Mustafa Kamal,
Mudassar Shujauddin,
Kh. M. Ihsan,
Ch. Fareed Anwar,
M/s. Liaquat Ali Chaudhry,
Shahzad Ahmad Cheema,
Aurangzeb Mirza,
Faizan Ahmad Balaggan,
Syed Murtaza Ali Zaidi,
Syed Zain-ul-Abideen,
Malik Asad,
Rai Ashfaq Ahmad Kharal,
Mr. Ahmad Pervaiz,
Mr. Asad Ali Bajwa
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| Petitioners |
anothers,
MI HOSIERY
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN,
others
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 1495,
2022 PLJ 8
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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