Lalru power officials fined ₹70,000 for deficient services
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mohali, has directed officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited in Lalru to provide net metering connectivity to a 10 kW rooftop solar plant installed at a Dera Bassi petrol pump. The PSPCL has also been asked to pay ₹70,000 as compensation and litigation costs.
Complainant Ashima stated that she applied online on March 21, 2022, for installation of a rooftop solar plant and that her application was acknowledged on March 25, 2022. She completed all formalities and paid ₹4,69,415 for installation. However, net metering and grid connectivity were not granted.
