MLA Mangal Kalindi Joins Demonstration Against Irregular Meter Readings
East Ghorabandha Panchayat locals voice concerns over arbitrary power bills, prompting officials to pledge corrective measures and improved meter reading practices.
JAMSHEDPUR – Residents from East Ghorabandha Panchayat area took their grievances to the streets, demonstrating at the Executive Engineer’s office in Karandih.
The protest, which occurred on Tuesday, centered around arbitrary electricity billing practices affecting the community.
MLA Mangal Kalindi participated in the demonstration, lending support to the residents’ cause.
The main issue highlighted was the inconsistency in meter readings, resulting in irregular and unfair billing for consumers.
During the protest, MLA Kalindi engaged in discussions with both the Executive Engineer and affected consumers.
He emphasized the critical need for accurate meter readings to ensure fair and consistent billing practices.
Consumers voiced their frustrations over irregular visits by meter readers, leading to significant discrepancies in billing.
Some residents reported receiving inflated bills, while others found themselves undercharged due to the inconsistent readings.
In response to the concerns raised, the Executive Engineer assured the protesters of corrective measures.
The official pledged to rectify erroneous bills and implement a system to ensure timely and accurate meter readings in the future.
MLA Kalindi instructed the Engineer to take disciplinary action against negligent meter readers.
The legislator also requested regular updates on the corrective actions being implemented to address the billing issues.
This demonstration highlights the ongoing challenges in utility billing practices and the importance of accurate metering for fair consumer charges.
Local authorities are now under pressure to improve their systems and restore public trust in electricity billing processes.
