Jamshedpur residents protest unfair electricity billing

MP Mangal Kalindi joins protest against irregular meter readings

Residents of Ghorabandha East Panchayat are expressing concerns over arbitrary electricity bills, urging officials to commit to taking corrective measures and improving meter reading practices.

JAMSHEDPUR – Residents of East Ghorabandha Panchayat area took to the streets to express their grievances, protesting outside the Executive Engineer’s office in Karandih.

The protest, which took place on Tuesday, was over arbitrary electricity billing practices affecting the community.

MP Mangal Kalindi participated in the protest, lending his support to the residents’ cause.

The main issue highlighted was inconsistency in meter readings, leading to irregular and unfair billing for consumers.

During the protest, MP Kalindi engaged in discussions with the Executive Engineer and affected consumers.

He stressed the critical importance of accurate meter readings to ensure fair and consistent billing practices.

Consumers have expressed frustration with irregular visits by meter readers, which lead to significant discrepancies in billing.

Some residents reported receiving inflated bills, while others found themselves undercharged due to inconsistent statements.

In response to the concerns raised, the executive engineer assured the protesters that corrective measures would be taken.

The manager committed to rectifying the erroneous bills and putting in place a system to ensure accurate and timely meter readings in the future.

MP Kalindi asked the engineer to take disciplinary action against the negligent meter readers.

The legislature also requested regular updates on corrective measures implemented to address billing issues.

This demonstration highlights current challenges in utility billing practices and the importance of accurate metering for fair consumption charges.

Local authorities are now under pressure to improve their systems and restore public confidence in electricity billing processes.