LASERC Restricts Power Companies to 12-Month Billing Window

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission says supply companies cannot recover electricity charges older than 12 months except in cases of meter tampering, illegal use or obstruction of meter reading. This restriction is set out in Paragraph 35 of the Retail Electricity Supply Code. The regulation was highlighted in a consumer awareness message to protect customers from unexpected back-billing. LASERC also confirmed there is no electricity subsidy in the state and that operators must charge the real cost of power as directed by state leadership. The commission plans to end tariff band classifications and open new zonal offices across Lagos to improve metering and speed up complaint resolution.

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