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Tamil Nadu Electricity Board to Check Meter Readings Before Billing Amid Power Use Rise
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 07:23 AM
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The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board said it will verify meter readings statewide before issuing electricity bills, amid reports of a possible over 20% increase in power consumption.
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) announced that it will now check meter readings across the state before generating electricity bills for consumers.
This decision comes after indications of a potential over 20% rise in electricity usage, prompting the board to ensure accurate meter data before billing.
Officials said the verification step aims to prevent billing discrepancies and protect consumers from unexpected charges due to inflated consumption readings.
This decision comes after indications of a potential over 20% rise in electricity usage, prompting the board to ensure accurate meter data before billing.
Officials said the verification step aims to prevent billing discrepancies and protect consumers from unexpected charges due to inflated consumption readings.