QUETTA: In a significant development, the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday prohibited the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) from collecting extra charges from gas consumers.

This decision came after the court expressed its dissatisfaction with the non-appearance of important officials, including the secretary petroleum and the director general gas.

During the hearing of the case, the court was informed that the secretary petroleum, DG gas and other relevant authorities were not present in the court despite being summoned. The court expressed its displeasure over their non-appearance and summoned them for the next hearing.

Furthermore, the court adjourned the hearing of the case till June 19, 2023.