Vasai-Virar: Smart Meter Protest Postponed; March To MSEDCL Office Scheduled
Vasai: The planned Highway Roko (highway blockade) protest on September 7 along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad National Highway (NH-48) at Shirsad Phata against the installation of smart electricity meters in Vasai-Virar has been temporarily postponed. The decision was taken to avoid severe traffic congestion and to prevent inconvenience to commuters, emergency services, and general citizens during the…
The Highway Roko protest against smart electricity meter installations in Vasai-Virar, scheduled for September 7, has been temporarily postponed. The decision was made to prevent heavy traffic and inconvenience to commuters, emergency services, and citizens during the Jain holy period of Paryushan and the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival. Instead, an all-party protest march will be organized to the main office of Mahavitaran (MSEDCL) in Vasai East.
Residents have expressed concerns over the rapid and compulsory installation of smart meters by MSEDCL without their consent, alleging that these meters result in higher electricity bills. The protest march will commence at 4:00 PM from the Vasai East petrol pump, leading to the MSEDCL office. Former Mayor Ajive Patil announced that numerous political and social organizations will join the march.
Citizens are demanding an immediate cessation of the mandatory installation of smart meters. Protesters have threatened MSEDCL with a subsequent highway blockade if a resolution is not reached post the march. Interested parties can find more details on property deals in Mumbai and surrounding areas at https://budgetproperties.in/.
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