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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Smart meter users save 78L on July electricity bills
Bhopal: Smart meter users in the state capital collectively saved Rs 78.65 lakh on their July electricity bills under the Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff scheme, the Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company (MKVVCL) said on Monday. The benefit reached 88,180 consumers in Bhopal alone, out of a total of 1,24,701 across the company's jurisdiction, who together claimed Rs 1.08 crore in rebates. The rebate, introduced under the new tariff order, offers a 20% discount on electricity consumed between 9 am and 5 pm, excluding any govt subsidy. It applies to eligible consumer categories under specific rules and conditions. In a media workshop held in the city, MKVVCL deputy chief general manager (City Circle) BBS Parihar said 1,96,026 smart meters were already installed in Bhopal City Circle, adding that "smart meters eliminate manual reading, ensure accurate billing, and help consumers track their power usage in real time." Parihar explained that with data updating every 15 minutes via the 'Upay' app, consumers can monitor daily, weekly or monthly consumption, predict upcoming bills, and identify wastage. He stressed that billing errors significantly reduced, and power theft prevention improved. The company installed over 3 lakh smart meters across 16 districts in the past year. "Not a single major glitch was reported," Parihar said, urging more residents to cooperate in installation drives. Officials said the ToD discount is also available to qualifying public water works, street lighting and industrial consumers during off-peak hours. 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.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Time of India
Bhanpur electricity office vandalised over smart meters, billing issues
Bhopal: A group of 20-25 protestors created a ruckus and vandalised the office of the Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MKVVCL) Bhanpur Zone under the Bhopal City Division (East) on Tuesday. The mob cited issues with smart meters and inflated electricity bills as the reasons for its protest, but escalated the situation by forcibly entering the office premises and damaging property. Acting on the complaint filed by electricity department officials, Chhola police registered a case against the protestors and started investigations. SHO Chhola Vinod Panthi said that as per the complaint filed with police, a group of protestors led by Latif Khan, a resident of Samta Nagar, Bhanpur, barged into the electricity company office on Tuesday afternoon and created a ruckus. Despite repeated attempts by office staff to pacify the group and explain the billing process, Latif Khan and his associates engaged in heated arguments, vandalised office furniture, and created chaos at the cash counter. In the midst of the commotion, Rs 1,500 cash was allegedly snatched from the employees at the counter. The entire incident was captured on the office's CCTV cameras, and the footage is secured as evidence. The staff informed police and filed a complaint. Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered against Latif Khan and the unidentified individuals involved in the incident. Police are investigating the matter and will initiate further legal action based on the CCTV evidence.
