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Power Supply Cut for Refusing Smart Meter; Utility Threatens to Remove Poles from Pradhan's Land
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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The state power company has cut Pradhan's electricity after he declined to install a smart meter, and has warned that it will remove the poles from his property.
The power supply to Pradhan has been disconnected following his refusal to install a smart meter.
The utility company has issued a notice threatening to dismantle the poles situated on his property if he does not comply.
The incident highlights the growing push for smart meters in the state and the enforcement measures being taken by the electricity board.
No official statement from Pradhan or the board has been released yet.
The utility company has issued a notice threatening to dismantle the poles situated on his property if he does not comply.
The incident highlights the growing push for smart meters in the state and the enforcement measures being taken by the electricity board.
No official statement from Pradhan or the board has been released yet.