Reintroduction of ONEE Fines: The Decision That Makes Morocco Cringe

The return of the Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable (ONEE) to imposing fines on citizens who are late in paying their bills has sparked anger and outrage among many Moroccans. This measure was reintroduced after being suspended for the past two years due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Citizens’ Reaction

A statement released today revealed that this issue has sparked anger and outrage among many citizens, particularly because of the legal complications involved in these fines, which are imposed without notice on the parties involved. In a context where many consumers do not receive their bills on time, and given the frequent cuts in drinking water in several cities in Morocco, the situation has become intolerable.

The Position of Legal Experts

In this regard, the lawyer and human rights defender, Mohammed Almo, declared that “these increases are illegal, and the distributors’ contracts are arbitrary. If citizens decide to file a complaint, a fair application of the law should be granted to them, and compensation could be granted because of this illegal action. »

In this period of reintroduction of fines for late payments, it is essential that citizens know their rights and seek to assert their legitimate interests. ONEE must also take into account the exceptional circumstances and economic difficulties that many citizens are facing due to the pandemic.

In summary, the return of fines from ONEE for late payments has provoked a negative reaction from Moroccan citizens, who believe that these penalties are unfair and illegal. The current situation requires a thorough review of ONEE’s billing policy and better communication with consumers. It is essential to find a balance between the need to collect payments and the understanding of the current economic difficulties.