Stalin alleges discrepancies in electricity readings; Minister denies claims

He urges that the deadline for paying electricity bills be extended until these discrepancies are resolved

DMK president M.K. Stalin has accused the Tamil Nadu state government of inaccuracies in electricity meter readings, causing inflated electricity bills for several families. He claimed that 3.70 lakh families have complained about excess billing on social media, although the government disputes the figure. In response, Energy Resources and Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar stated that Stalin's claims were based on WhatsApp messages and that only routine checks are currently being conducted.

He cited a decrease in the number of people facing higher electricity bills compared to the previous year, with only 9.60 lakh people experiencing a threefold increase this year, down from 11.50 lakh last summer. Stalin urged the government to extend the deadline for paying electricity bills and ensure accurate electricity consumption readings in the future.

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