Lahore (Web Desk) – In September 2025, the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) introduced new rules for installing more than one electricity meter in residential houses. These electricity rules 2025 aim to stop misuse of subsidies and improve transparency in Pakistan’s power distribution system.
Why the New Rules?
Many households misused the protected category, which offers cheaper electricity rates for low-consumption users. Some installed multiple meters in the same house to unfairly claim subsidies. The new rules ensure subsidies reach only genuine low-income families.
Key Features of Electricity Rules 2025
- CNIC Registration: Every electricity meter must be registered with the consumer’s CNIC.
- Record Compilation: All DISCOs must maintain updated records of multiple meters at one address.
- Action Against Misuse: Extra meters used only to claim subsidies will face penalties and removal from the subsidy scheme.
Conditions for a Second Meter
Installing a second meter is still legal but only if:
- The house has a separate portion with its own entrance.
- It has a separate wiring system.
- The unit has its own kitchen and facilities.
These conditions ensure a second meter is used for a separate household, not just to lower bills.
Conclusion
The new electricity rules 2025 protect subsidies for deserving families and promote fairness in the system. A second electricity meter is allowed, but only if the property truly functions as a separate living unit.
