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Delhi Government announces drive to test Power Meters

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-family:arial">The decision has come after several complaints were received by the Power Department regarding fast running meters and inflated electricity bills. The service will be provided free of cost to the consumers.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-family:arial">&quot;For getting the meter tested, a consumer is required to submit an application with details including contact number and address along with copy of a recent bill to Deputy Commissioners&rsquo; offices. The application may be submitted regardless of the jurisdiction,&quot; said a government official.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-family:arial">Out of all the applications received, 10,000 meters will be randomly selected for checking by an independent agency and based on the results, further action will be taken by Department of Power, the official added.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:11px"><span style="font-family:arial">Source-On Request</span></span></span></p>