Energy Minister Kulman Ghising has said that the long-delayed collection of outstanding electricity dues from industries using dedicated and trunk lines during the load-shedding period has finally moved into a solid phase.
According to the minister, most industries have already cleared their first installment of the pending premium charges. This collection marks visible progress after years of delay and disputes.
Ghising shared on social media that despite repeated political interference and efforts to block the recovery process, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has now achieved significant legal progress. He mentioned that earlier attempts were made to weaken the state’s right to collect the dues, but continuous public attention and pressure have helped push the campaign forward.
He expressed gratitude to those industrialists who have begun paying their dues with a sense of national responsibility. He also thanked the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry for their support in this initiative.
The premium fees owed by industries that received uninterrupted electricity during load-shedding had remained unpaid for years, drawing political and public concern. With industries now paying in installments, Minister Ghising claims the NEA’s recovery campaign has entered a decisive stage.
