Mysore/Mysuru, June 28 -- CESC must test them in Government Offices first, argue consumers

Electricity consumers have called on officials of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) to first mandate smart meters in all Government offices, including CESC itself, and evaluate their pros and cons before implementing them for the public.

The demand comes after the Government directed that, starting July 1, 2025, all new electricity connections must have smart meters. In response, CESC officials held a meeting yesterday at their corporate office in Vijayanagar Second Stage.

Chaired by CESC Technical Director D.J. Divakar, the meeting included Chief Manager Sharanamma, Chief Engineer Mrutyunjaya, General Manager (IT&IMS) Rama...