Chandigarh, June 2 -- The Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) has issued a show-cause notice to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) over alleged systemic failures in its electricity billing mechanism that reportedly left nearly 19 lakh consumers grappling with delayed bills, inflated payment demands and financial hardships. The commission raised questions about the efficiency and accountability of the state power utility.

Though the notice was issued on May 15, PTAC officials said the PSPCL has yet to submit its response despite being directed to do so within seven days. The notice, addressed to PSPCL director (distribution) Inderpal Singh, was issued after the commission took suo motu cognisance of media ...