Smart Meter Recharge Fails? UPPCL to Pay Rs 50 Compensation in 2 Hours!

• UPPCL will pay Rs 50 compensation if power isn't restored within 2 hours of smart meter recharge due to negative balance.
• This compensation rule, part of the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's 2019 regulation, may be mandatory from March 13.
• The rule applies to 70 lakh smart prepaid consumers, who collectively have a negative balance of Rs 1400 crore.
• From March 13, smart meters will automatically cut power once the balance runs out, streamlining billing issues.
• UPPCL will refund or adjust Rs 127 crore collected as additional charges for smart meters after April 1, 2025.