The installation of 25,000 smart meters has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among consumers, who claim that their prepaid amount of Rs 2,000 is being consumed within a week of installation.
Consumers have reported that the smart meter app issues repeated reminders to recharge their account, with power being cut off when the balance falls below minus R300.
The new meter charge is Rs 4.29 per unit, whereas earlier it was Rs 2.79 per unit, which has increased the financial burden on consumers.
L.K. Women of Nagar protested on Alembic Road on Saturday, expressing their grievances and demanding removal of the new meters.
One protester expressed frustration, saying, "We paid Rs 2,000, and within four days, only Rs 700 are left. If we can't meet our expenses, we will return the new meters and reinstall the old meters." Will give. We don't want smart. city if it means higher bills and frequent recharges."
Another protester highlighted their challenges: “Our bill used to be Rs 1,70 for two months, but now we cannot recharge our meters. We are threatened with fines and police action if we do not comply.” It is given. We do not need it." This smart meter."
Responding to people's protest, Sayajiganj MLA Keyur Rokadia addressed the issue, acknowledging several complaints from residents, saying: "Smart meters are part of a government scheme, but we have received widespread complaints. We have addressed the issue. Has been raised with the Chief Minister's Office and the Chief Minister's Office." Managing Director of Vij Company. Until the complaints are resolved, no new meters should be installed in Sayajiganj assembly.
Consumers have reported that the smart meter app issues repeated reminders to recharge their account, with power being cut off when the balance falls below minus R300.
The new meter charge is Rs 4.29 per unit, whereas earlier it was Rs 2.79 per unit, which has increased the financial burden on consumers.
L.K. Women of Nagar protested on Alembic Road on Saturday, expressing their grievances and demanding removal of the new meters.
One protester expressed frustration, saying, "We paid Rs 2,000, and within four days, only Rs 700 are left. If we can't meet our expenses, we will return the new meters and reinstall the old meters." Will give. We don't want smart. city if it means higher bills and frequent recharges."
Another protester highlighted their challenges: “Our bill used to be Rs 1,70 for two months, but now we cannot recharge our meters. We are threatened with fines and police action if we do not comply.” It is given. We do not need it." This smart meter."
Responding to people's protest, Sayajiganj MLA Keyur Rokadia addressed the issue, acknowledging several complaints from residents, saying: "Smart meters are part of a government scheme, but we have received widespread complaints. We have addressed the issue. Has been raised with the Chief Minister's Office and the Chief Minister's Office." Managing Director of Vij Company. Until the complaints are resolved, no new meters should be installed in Sayajiganj assembly.
