Chandigarh, Sept. 9 -- The Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission has imposed a Rs.50,000 penalty on Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) amid billing-related lapses reportedly affecting around 37 lakh consumers, putting the spotlight on wider deficiencies in the power utility's billing and service-delivery system.

The commission has also sought an explanation from PSPCL's director (distribution) Inderpal Singh, and warned that continued non-compliance could invite further action under the Punjab Transparency and Accountability in Delivery of Public Services Act, 2018.

The commission observed that the statutory penalty of Rs.10,000 per case for delayed service could translate into a substantial financial liability i...