No. 7338-57/55/10 (1)/ NEPM/BoD
23-May-2025
Office Of The Chief Executive Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO)
PESCO Launches Reconnection Relief Plan for Disconnected Industrial Consumers:
In a major development, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has introduced a comprehensive reconnection mechanism aimed at reviving disconnected industrial units and improving recovery rates within the financial year. This initiative, announced through Notification No. 7338-57/55/10 (1)/ NEPM/BoD, dated 23rd May 2025, provides long-awaited relief to sick industrial units that have been disconnected for extended periods.
As per the NEPRA guidelines and Consumer Service Manual (CSM-21), the new mechanism allows disconnection cases (ranging from 6 months to 10 years) to pay their dues in 24 monthly installments. The connection will be restored after the first installment, subject to the submission of post-dated cheques and updated security deposits.
PESCO has directed all operational units to promote this reconnection plan widely, especially at the sub-divisional office level, to ensure maximum outreach and compliance.
This is a great opportunity for industries across KP and Peshawar to reconnect and resume operations without paying their full dues upfront. Please find notification:
PESHAWAR ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE PESCO
WAPDA HOUSE, PESHAWAR
No. 7338-57/55/10 (1)/ NEPM/BoD
Dated 23/5/2025
All Superintending Engineers (Operation),
PESCO.
Notification
SUBJECT: PROPOSED MECHANISM FOR RECONNECTION OF DISCONNECTED INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS.
Approval is hereby accorded for “Mechanism for Reconnection of Disconnected Industrial Consumers” to encourage the sick industrial disconnected consumers for reconnection and increase the %age recovery within the financial year. It is, therefore, advised that the same be disseminated to concerned formations especially to the level of Sub-Divisional Offices for publicity / awareness of the disconnected industrial consumers and for compliance in true letter & spirit.
Following are the approved provisions of mechanism for reconnection of disconnected industrial consumers: –
- The industrial connections lying disconnected for more than 06 months and upto 10 years will be allowed the payment of defaulted amounts in 24 installments through Competent Authority. Upon payment of 1st installment, the connection will be restored subject to the provisions contained in the “Reconnection Policy” as per NEPRA’s Consumer Service Manual (CSM-21).
- The consumer will have to submit post-dated cheques at the time of reconnection equal to:-
a) One month advance average bill.
b) Installment amount for each number of installments allowed.
iii. The cost of material will be recovered as per NEPRA’s CSM-21, Clause 8.5.4 (a) to (f) (copy attached).
iv. Industrial consumers, seeking reconnection above 01 year and Upto 10 years (as defined in NEPRA policy) of the disconnection date will have to update the security deposit on prevailing rates.
v. The markup will be levied on payment of arrears in installments as determined by NEPRA, which will be payable in the 1st bill after reconnection..
vi. If any industrial unit defaults in payment of the current monthly bill or installment amount, the connection of the unit will be disconnected without giving any notice required under normal practice and he will not be entitled to re-avail the reconnection as per Para-2 (i) above without clearance of total arrears.
Chief Commercial Officer
PESCO Peshawar
Industrial Revival Through Flexible Reconnection – A Strategic Step by PESCO:
The reconnection scheme by PESCO is a welcome move, especially for long-disconnected industries that were unable to resume operations due to financial burdens. By offering the flexibility of 24 easy installments, no reconnection delay after 1st payment, and deferred markup, PESCO has set a progressive example for other power distribution companies in Pakistan.
This mechanism doesn’t just help consumers—it directly supports economic revival, job creation, and enhanced electricity revenue recovery. However, PESCO has clearly stated that defaulting on any future installment or monthly bill will result in immediate disconnection without notice and disqualification from reconnection benefits.
This reconnection policy is aligned with NEPRA’s Consumer Service Manual (CSM-21) and ensures that all reconnections are carried out in a transparent and regulated manner.
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