During a Senate session, Abid Sher Ali raised objections regarding the tariffs of electricity distribution companies, questioning how a consumer using 201 units of electricity could be billed under the 400-unit slab. His remarks focused on the financial burden placed on citizens by electricity rates.
Objection to High Slabs for Low Consumption
Abid Sher Ali questioned the discrepancy between consumed units and the slab applied for billing. He cited the example of a consumer using 201 units and objected to them receiving a bill based on the 400-unit slab.
Accusations of Inflating Units and Filing Cases
Along with the tariff issue, he criticized the conduct of distribution companies. Abid Sher Ali alleged that companies inflate units in bills and then register cases against poor consumers.
