Ludhiana, March 9 -- Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) extended the deadline for installing Power Quality (PQ) meters in Ludhiana providing substantial relief to industrial consumers.

The decision comes in response to repeated failures by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to procure and install these meters as mandated by the Power Quality Regulations, 2023.

The Power Quality Regulations, 2023, were introduced to ensure that industrial consumers maintain high standards of power quality by monitoring and controlling voltage fluctuations, harmonics and other distortions.

According to PSERC, those who missed the original deadline to opt for rental installation can do so until March 31, 2025, without facin...