Jammu, Aug. 12 -- Taking serious note of consumer complaints regarding inflated electricity bills, the Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has directed the Power Development Corporation to address the issue without delay. The directive came during a meeting chaired by COPU Chairman Ali Mohammad Sagar, convened to review audit observations related to the functioning of the J&K Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL). Members expressed concern over excessive billing in unmetered and remote areas and emphasized the need for immediate rectification, citing genuine public demand.

The meeting was attended by Committee members Saifullah Mir, Ali Mohammad Dar, Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Ranbir Sing...