UP Government Pauses Smart Meter Rollout, Announces New Zero Balance Rule

UP's prepaid smart meter drive sees more heat than light. Here's why

UPPCL Smart Meter Bill: Across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, anger spilt onto the streets as consumers alleged installation of pre-paid electric meters without consent. People claimed they received inflated bills and were subjected to sudden power cuts. The UP government halted the drive amid rising summer temperatures, and ordered a probe.

UP Government Pauses Smart Meter Rollout, Announces New Zero Balance Rule

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What is the new zero-balance rule in UP smart meter scheme

New Delhi: Yogi Adityanath’s government has announced major relief for the electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh, as from now on, the electricity supply will not be cut immediately even if the smart meter balance reaches zero. The Energy Minister, AK Sharma, confirmed that if any smart meter balance runs out of balance, the consumer will continue to get power supply till Rs 200 usage for loads up to 2 kilowatts or a maximum of three days. The s…