Powerless against the power bill: Rs 70 lakh bill sent to Madhya Pradesh slum dweller; man hospitalised as BP shoots up
A 65-year-old man in Vidisha was hospitalized after receiving an exorbitant electricity bill of Rs 69.75 lakh, triggered by faulty smart meters. Numerous residents are facing similar inflated bills, despite minimal electricity consumption, leading to widespread complaints and allegations of improper installation. Officials attribute the errors to a software glitch in the billing system.
A 65-year-old man in Vidisha was hospitalized after receiving an exorbitant electricity bill of Rs 69.75 lakh, triggered by faulty smart meters. Numerous residents are facing similar inflated bills, despite minimal electricity consumption, leading to widespread complaints and allegations of improper installation. Officials attribute the errors to a software glitch in the billing system.
