C.M. No. 03/2021 This is an application for placing on the record additional documents which, according to the learned counsel, are essential for the decision of this petition. This application is allowed subject to all just and legal exceptions and the document shall be placed on the record.
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2. This order shall also decide connected W.P. Nos. 5752/2021, 61136/2021, 47156/2021, 38227/2021, 52903/2021, 41104/2021, 47172/2021, 62364/2021, 64347/2021, 51057/2021, 55384/2021, 56243/2621, 57151/202, 57323/2021, 60785/2021, 61367/2021, 64783/2021, 65321/2021, 57698/2021, 48959/2021, 49727/2021, 65417/2021 and 54599/2021.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioners has filed an application by which a document dated 4.10.2021 issued by the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Government of Pakistan has been attached which is to the following ef fect: "I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that certain DISCOs has raised queries on effective date of concessionary triff being allowed for new Zero-Rate Industrial Consumers. In this regard, it is to clarify that FBR's letter date (vide eligible Zero-Rate d Industrial Consumer name- and referen ce was communicated) shall be taken as effective date from which the concessionary tariff shall be allowed to the Zero-Rated Industrial Consumers."
4. According to the clarification issued above by the Ministry of Energy it has been clearly stated that concessionary tariff shall be allowed to the new zero rated industrial consumers from the date of FBR's letter in this regard which shall be taken as the correct date from which concessionary tariff shall be allowed. This effectively takes care of the grievance of the petitioners and the learned Deputy Attorney General does not take exception to the contention that concessionary tariff shall be allowed as per clarification from the date of the FBR's letter . Therefore, petitioners herein as well as in connected petitions shall be allowed concessionary tariff from the date mentioned in the FBR's letter issued in respect of each petitioner . It goes without saying that the distribution companies are bound to implement the letter of 4.10.2021 issued by the Ministry of Energy . With these observations these petitions are disposed of.