MULTAN, (APP): During the current fiscal year 2022-23, Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) collected Rs 887.7 million from 64,231 permanent defaulters.

Under the command of CEO MEPCO Engineer Mahar Allah Yar Bharwana, an operation against running and deceased defaulters was ongoing throughout the area without prejudice. Defaulters’ electrical connections were being cut owing to unpaid bills.

Asad Hammad, Director Commercial MEPCO, said that 231 million were recovered from 18266 permanent defaulters in Multan circle.

Rs 82 million was collected from 6603 deceased defaulters in DG Khan, while Rs 70 million was recovered from 4025 deceased defaulters in Vehari.

Similarly, Rs 126.4 million was recovered from 9087 defaulters in Bahawalpur, Rs 81.2 million was recovered from 5877 defaulters in Sahiwal, Rs 107 million was recovered from 5454 defaulters in Rahim Yar Khan, Rs 111 million was recovered from 9185 defaulters in Muzaffargarh, Rs 44.5 million was recovered from 2472 defaulters in Bahawalnagar circle, and Rs 43.1 million was recovered from 3262 dead defaulters in Khanewal circle.