Inflated SSGC bill.

Byline: Saleem Raza - Quetta

THERE is much hue and cry over exaggerated and excessive utility bills. I have come across mine which pertains to Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). I received and paid last month's bill which incorporated the meter reading as of Oct 31, 2019, (1123) and Nov 30, 2019 (1330).

Accordingly, the amount was calculated and expected to be paid though it was mentioned to be provisional, although when reading was taken and recorded, the bill could not be called provisional.

A provisional bill is sent when actual meter reading could not be recorded because of certain factors. Now comes the current month. I have received the bill with previous reading as on...