Cabinet reviews policy regarding protected customer list at Trinidad and Tobago…
What happened
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission confirmed the existence of a protected list of customers shielded from standard disconnection processes for unpaid bills. The commission stated it has sought legal advice because it cannot find any supporting documentation, board approval, or formal criteria explaining how certain individuals and private companies were added to the list. The commission noted that any policy direction may involve the President acting on the advice of the Cabinet under the provisions of the Electricity Act.
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Why it matters
The existence of the list, which was originally intended for critical national institutions, has drawn scrutiny from Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Parliament. The lack of documented policy and procedure raises questions about the commission's operational oversight and revenue collection stability.
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Who's involved
- cabinetThe Cabinet is considering policy direction regarding the commission's customer list.
- Kamla Persad-BissessarKamla Persad-Bissessar raised concerns in Parliament about the protected customer list.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- governmentSpeculative
The government might face increased operational costs or regulatory risk due to the lack of documented utility policy.
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The entities involved
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cabinet
group of high ranking officials, usually representing the executive branch of government
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parliament
legislative body of government