QUETTA: The National Accountability Bureau has set up a special cell in its Balochistan office to recover from defaulters outstanding dues of electricity distribution companies (Discos) in the province.

According to official sources, a list duly verified by the chief executive of Quetta Electric Supply Company (Qesco) “has been sent to NAB for immediate action”.

The federal Ministry of Water and Power has asked NAB to recover the dues from domestic, commercial and industrial consumers. And NAB Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry has directed provincial directors general of the bureau to proceed against the defaulters in accordance with the National Accountability Ordinance.

Qesco, the sources said, had already issued notices to defaulters, giving them 30 days deadline to clear the dues. During this period, the defaulters could contact grievances committees set up to address their genuine concerns. After the 30-day deadline, the matter will be referred to NAB which will give the defaulters another seven days to make the payment. In case of non-compliance, the sources said, stern action would be taken against them under the law.

Published in Dawn, April 2nd, 2016