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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC dismisses petitions againstsmart electricity meter mandate
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court Wednesday rejected two petitions challenging the state govt's decision to mandate the installation of smart prepaid meters by temporary and new consumers. The equipment is priced at Rs 8,800-8,900, compared to Rs 900 in neighbouring states. Justice M Nagaprasanna, who reserved his verdict on the petitions on July 22, noted that a PIL raising similar issues is already pending before a division bench of the high court. "In light of the identical issues and all proceedings pending before the division bench, judicial discipline demands that this court hands off the present petitions. Therefore, the subject petitions are not entertainable... The advocate general undertook during these proceedings that the respondents would not insist upon the installation of smart meters at the residential premises, if any, of these petitioners in both cases, as they are not new installations. In that light, these petitions are rejected," the judge added. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru M Jayalakshmi and P M Harish, both from Doddaballapur town, had challenged communications issued by Bescom. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Deccan Herald
25-04-2025
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka High Court stays mandatory installation of smart meters
The order was passed on a petition filed by M Jayalakshmi, a resident of Doddaballapur town, who challenged a Bescom communication calling upon her to pay Rs 8,900 for installation of smart meters.
