SNGPL disconnected 97 connections, fine imposed

F.P. Report

LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, disconnecting another 97 connections while 286 under billing cases processed and imposed fine Rs 8.07 million.

In Lahore, the regional team disconnected 12 connections on illegal use of gas and another 5 on use of compressor and 58 under billing cases have been processed. The team also imposed fine of Rs 2.45 million against gas theft and under billing cases.

In Bahawalpur the company disconnected 3 connections on the use of compressor.
The regional team in Multan disconnected 1 connection on illegal use of gas while another two on the use of compressor, 105 under billing cases have been processed. The team imposed fine of Rs 0.18 million against gas pilfers.

In Peshawar and Karak, the company disconnected 37 connections on account of direct use of gas and illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 1.18 million against gas theft and lodged 1Fir against gas thieve.

In Rawalpindi the regional team disconnected 2 gas connections on illegal use.
In Mardan 30 under billing cases have been processed while 0.05 million amount booked against under billing cases.

The regional team in Islamabad disconnected 6 connections on illegal use of gas.
The team in Gujranwala 2 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas while, another one on the use of compressor. The team also imposed fine of Rs 0.42 million against gas pilfers.

In Sahiwal, three connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas and one on compressor use and Rs 0.08 million have been booked against gas theft.

In Faisalabad 8 under billing cases processed and 2 connections were disconnected on illegal use of gas and amount of Rs 0.16 booked against gas pilfers.

In Sheikhupura disconnected 20 connections on illegal use of gas while 41 under billing cases processed. The team booked amount of Rs 2.97 as against gas theft and under billing cases.

The regional team in Sargodha 36 under billing cases have been processed while Rs 0.10 fine imposed against under billing cases.

The team in Sialkot imposed fine of Rs 0.03 against gas pilfers.

In Gujarat 8 under billing cases have been processed and Rs 0.45 booked against under billing cases.