Haldwani, April 13 -- In a shocking incident in Haldwani, a consumer has received an electricity bill amounting to Rs 46.60 lakhs merely a month after the installation of a smart meter. The exorbitant bill has not only startled the consumer but has also left the UPCL baffled, while at the same time raising questions regarding the integrity of the smart meters that are proposed to be installed across the state in phases.
This shocking incident occurred with Hansa Dutt Joshi, a resident of Aravali Vatika Chhadayal, Ward No 43 under Haldwani Municipal Corporation. The smart meter was installed at his residence just a month ago, and upon receiving the bill, he was left in disbelief. The staggering amount was far from the expected charges, prom...