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Mizoram launches four‑day consumer drive to address power bill disputes and smart‑meter concerns
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:38 AM
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The Mizoram state electricity board announced a four‑day grievance redressal drive to field consumer complaints over high power bills and the rollout of smart meters.
The Mizoram State Electricity Board has initiated a four‑day complaint drive aimed at resolving consumer grievances related to electricity billing and the recent installation of smart meters across the state.
During the drive, residents can approach designated offices and helplines to register their issues, seek clarifications, and obtain corrective action where billing errors are identified.
The board emphasized that the exercise is part of its effort to enhance transparency, ensure accurate billing, and address public concerns about the new metering technology.
Authorities have urged consumers to bring relevant documents, such as recent bills and meter readings, to facilitate prompt verification and resolution.
During the drive, residents can approach designated offices and helplines to register their issues, seek clarifications, and obtain corrective action where billing errors are identified.
The board emphasized that the exercise is part of its effort to enhance transparency, ensure accurate billing, and address public concerns about the new metering technology.
Authorities have urged consumers to bring relevant documents, such as recent bills and meter readings, to facilitate prompt verification and resolution.