Mohali, May 31 -- Even as Punjab reels under frequent power cuts and consumers face numerous electricity-related issues, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has yet to implement the notified Supply Code 2024, which mandates automatic compensation for violations of minimum standards of performance.

The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) had notified the Supply Code 2024 in November 2024, laying down minimum performance standards. The code prescribes automatic compensation ranging from Rs.100 to Rs.10,000 for certain services, while manual compensation is applicable for others.

As per the notification, the automatic compensation mechanism was to come into force three months after the notification, i.e., from...