The Lahore Electricity Supply Corporation (Lesco) has announced new rules regarding the acquisition of AMI smart single-phase meters, prohibiting purchases from the open market, according to a report on Tuesday.
The utility has fixed the price of a single-phase meter at Rs11,666, and consumers will also incur additional security charges. Moving forward, Lesco will issue a demand notice based on individual consumer load requirements, instead of allowing free-market purchases.
This change follows a period when Lesco outsourced the meter-buying process due to stock shortages and issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to consumers, enabling them to purchase meters through external vendors. However, the new regulation aims to streamline the process and regulate meter distribution more effectivel
