Kuldip BhatiaLudhiana, August 23There is good news for electricity consumers whose energy meters are burnt or stolen and they are put to harassment for replacement of damaged or stolen meters and restoration of power supply. In such cases the investigation report regarding reason for damage must be supplied to the consumer within 30 days. The instructions conveyed as per Regulation 21.4.2 with regard to stolen meters say that where a meter is installed at a consumer’s premises is reported to have been stolen, an FIR to this effect shall be lodged by the consumer. If the meter is installed outside the premises, the distribution licensee (PSPCL) shall lodge an FIR in such cases on receipt of intimation from the consumer or otherwise. The cost of the meter shall be recovered from the consumer through electricity bills of the immediate succeeding month if the meter is installed on the premises of the consumer.
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