Smart Meter Shock: Closed Kiosk Gets Rs 82,000 Bill, Previously Rs 250

• A kiosk in Jawali, Kangra, closed for two months, received an electricity bill of 82,059 rupees after a smart meter installation.
• Previously, the kiosk's bill was around 250 rupees; the last bill paid in January was 219 rupees.
• The electricity board investigated and found a technical fault in the smart meter's reading.
• The Executive Engineer, Vishal Patrawal, confirmed the revised bill is now 280 rupees after rectifying the error.
• Himachal Pradesh is installing smart meters, leading to concerns as many consumers report sudden bill increases.