KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has started disconnecting the electricity lines of industries that consumed power through dedicated and trunk lines during past load-shedding periods without paying the required premium charges.

On Tuesday morning, the authority cut electricity connections of Jagadamba Steel, Reliance Spinning Mills, Shivam Cement, Ghorahi Cement, Arghakhanchi Cement Industries, and Triveni Spinning Mills.

The outstanding amounts for these industries are substantial, with Jagadamba Steel owing Rs 1.60 billion, Reliance Spinning Mills Rs 753.7 million, Shivam Cement Rs 778.8 million, Ghorahi Cement Rs 508.5 million, Arghakhanchi Cement Rs 448.4 million, and Triveni Spinning Mills Rs 321 million.

These dues are related to additional charges for the use of dedicated and trunk lines between 2016–2018.