The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA has amended its regulatory framework to allow payment of regulatory fees through digital channels, replacing the earlier restriction that required only bank drafts and pay orders.
According to official notifications (SROs 861, 862, and 863), the revised rules aim to modernize fee submission procedures and facilitate applicants, including government bodies, private companies, and individuals dealing with regulatory matters before the authority.
Under the new framework, applicants can now submit proof of payment through a wide range of digital methods in addition to traditional banking instruments. These include online payment portals, interbank fund transfers, e-invoicing systems, card payments at POS terminals, QR code-based transactions, mobile payment services, ATMs, and kiosks.
The amendments replace previous references in regulatory schedules that mandated payment “only in the form of bank draft/pay order,” now allowing proof of payment through “pay order, bank draft or digital means.”
SRO 863 introduces similar revisions across related regulations and official forms. In Regulation 9, the wording has been updated to explicitly include digital payment methods, while Form C and Form D have also been revised to accept digital proof of payment for appeal and filing fees.
Officials said the move is intended to streamline administrative processes, reduce delays, and support faster, more efficient payment processing through modern financial systems.
