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The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged the concerned side not to disrupt power supply to the industries until the legal dispute over power tariff to industrial estate was settled.

Some industries have already paid the tariff as per Supreme Court’s decision, while others are at work to clear the outstanding tariff.

So, the industries are for unobstructed power supply.

The Industrial Estate Management Ltd had issued a notice on June 8, directing the industries to clear remaining tariff within a week.

It mentioned that over 300 businesses and enterprises in the estate were due to pay more than Rs 880 million power tariff for using the physical infrastructures.

CNI reminded that industries focused on production deserve protection and incentives. All sides are requested to extend support to ensure regular power supply to the industries for smooth operation.

As per SC verdict issued on March 25, 2025, the new lease of the estate could be enforced only since July 6, 2002.

Although the businesses and enterprises had agreed to enforce the new lease, the Industrial Estate Management Ltd moved the Supreme Court, seeking review of its decision.

“CNI requests estate management to supply electricity continuously to the industries in estate till the Supreme Court’s issues a verdict on review petition,” the press statement read.