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PSPCL jumps to 10th spot in consumer service rating

PSPCL has shown improvement in performance ranking of distribution companies (discoms) conducted by the Government of India

Updated on: Apr 12, 2023, 01:23:34 IST
By , Ludhiana
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Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has shown improvement in performance ranking of distribution companies (discoms) conducted by the Government of India.

A view of PSPCL office in Patiala. (HT file photo)
A view of PSPCL office in Patiala. (HT file photo)

A spokesperson from PSPCL said in consumer service rating of discoms conducted by the Central government agencies for financial year 2021-22, the overall all-India rank of PSPCL significantly improved from 47th last year with C+ grade and 62 marks to 10th with B+ grade and 84 marks this year, among 41 discoms under general category.

There were 26 pre-identified sub-parameters across four major parameters, including operational reliability; connections and other services; metering, billing and collections; and fault rectification and grievance redress, which were evaluated individually in relevant sections.

The spokesperson said PSPCL improved its grade to A from B grade last year as per the 11th annual ranking report for financial year 2021-22. The exercise covered 51 power distribution utilities.