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The LASERC says electricity companies cannot recover unpaid bills that are more than 12 months old, except in special casesThe commission said the rule is contained in the Lagos State Retail Electricity Supply Code and is intended to protect consumers from unlawful back-billingLASERC also reaffirmed that Lagos has no electricity subsidy policy and plans to scrap the current electricity tariff band classification
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The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has clarified that electricity distribution companies and other licensed operators in the state are prohibited from recovering unpaid electricity charges that are more than 12 months old, except under specific circumstances.
The commission made the clarification in a consumer awareness message shared on its official social media platforms, urging electricity users to understand their rights under the state’s electricity regulatory framework.
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