The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover charges that are more than 12 months old.
The commission disclosed this in a consumer awareness message published on its official social media platform as part of efforts to enlighten electricity consumers on their rights.
According to LASERC, consumers should not be made to pay charges older than 12 months except in cases involving meter tampering, illegal use of electricity, or obstruction of meter reading.
“Electricity supply licensees cannot recover charges older than 12 months, except in cases of meter tampering, illegal use, and obstruction of meter reading,” LASERC said.
The regulator urged consumers to be aware of their rights and protections under the electricity regulatory framework. “Stay informed, stay protected,” the commission stated.
LASERC also referenced the provisions of the Retail Electricity Supply Code, noting that the restriction on the recovery of old charges is contained
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