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Smart There is good news for prepaid meter customers. If the balance of your smart meter has been exhausted and you are not able to recharge it for some reason, then there is no need to panic. In such a situation, press the push button on the meter for 20 seconds. By doing this you will continue to get electricity for 72 hours i.e. three days. You will get this facility only once a month. During this time you can easily recharge your meter.
No electricity even after balance is exhausted
This information was given by Patna District Magistrate Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh during an important meeting in the Collectorate Auditorium on Thursday. In this meeting, he discussed important issues like electricity supply, smart prepaid meters and installation of these meters in government offices. During this, he also announced a big relief related to smart meters. DM said that this facility has not been started yet but it will be started very soon. At present, when the balance is exhausted, power supply remains only for 24 hours.
Now balance information will have to be given seven days in advance
He said that according to the new instructions of the government, consumers will now be informed a week in advance about paying the electricity bill and clearing the outstanding amount. Earlier this information was given only 24 hours in advance. He also shared important information regarding increasing the electricity load. He said that if you want to increase the electricity load of your home or workplace, now you will not have to pay any penalty. This discount will remain applicable for the next 6 months. During this period you can increase your electricity load without any charges.
Smart meters in all offices by 30th November
The District Magistrate said that as per the instructions of the Bihar Government, smart meters will be installed in all government offices by November 30. Out of 1244 government offices in Patna district, the work of installing smart meters in 783 offices has been completed. Smart meters will be installed in the remaining 461 offices by October 31. He has instructed all the officers to ensure that this work is completed within the time limit. Apart from this, smart meters will also be installed in the homes of all officers and employees.
some people are spreading rumors
The District Magistrate also said that he has received information that some workers taking readings of old meters are spreading false rumors about smart meters. He warned that such people will be identified and strict action will be taken against them. DM said that 'Bijli Samvad' program will be organized in all the blocks of the district. Through this program people will be made aware about smart prepaid meters.
people will be satisfied in any condition
He said that people will be satisfied by comparing the readings of the old meter and the smart meter. He also said that smart meters are a good option for a better and transparent electricity system. There are about 12 lakh electricity consumers in Patna district. Smart meters have been installed in 80 percent of the houses in urban areas, while in rural areas this figure is 59 percent.