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Smart Meter Shock: 82,000 Rupee Electricity Bill for Kiosk Closed Two Months, Previously Just 250
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Smart Meter Shock: Closed Kiosk Gets Rs 82,000 Bill, Previously Rs 250
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News18
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17-02-2026, 10:19
Smart Meter Shock: Closed Kiosk Gets Rs 82,000 Bill, Previously Rs 250
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A kiosk in Jawali, Kangra, closed for two months, received an electricity bill of 82,059 rupees after a smart meter installation.
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Previously, the kiosk's bill was around 250 rupees; the last bill paid in January was 219 rupees.
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The electricity board investigated and found a technical fault in the smart meter's reading.
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The Executive Engineer, Vishal Patrawal, confirmed the revised bill is now 280 rupees after rectifying the error.
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Himachal Pradesh is installing smart meters, leading to concerns as many consumers report sudden bill increases.
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