By Admin 
Electricity Bill Complaint: Electricity bill is a very important document that comes to every house every month. In which it is told how much electricity you have consumed in a month and how much has been your bill. But when the bill started showing more amount than the consumption. So people get worried. Suddenly getting bills worth thousands of rupees has become a common problem in many homes. Some people think that they have actually used more electricity in a month.
That’s why he doesn’t complain about this matter. But let us tell you that if the consumption in your house is less and the bill is coming high, then there may be some technical problem. If this happens to you, you can complain about wrong calling. Know what is the correct procedure for this.
What are the reasons for getting wrong electricity bill?
Often the root of wrong electricity bill lies in meter reading. Sometimes the meter reader notes the wrong unit. Sometimes the bill is generated on the basis of estimate. Even if the meter gets damaged, consumption appears higher. Apart from this, old dues also get added many times.
So misuse of slab rate also becomes a reason. Apart from this, sometimes the bill also increases due to technical fault during data update in the online system. Therefore, before complaining, it is important to compare it with the old bills and see the current reading of the meter.
How to lodge electricity bill complaint?
The easiest way to get a wrong bill is to lodge a complaint online. Go to the website or mobile app of the electricity distribution company and enter the consumer number in the complaint or grievance section and register your complaint. It is important to tell the bill number, meter reading and problem correctly.
If online facility is not available. Then you can give a written complaint to the nearest electricity office or sub division. Let us tell you that in many states, complaints are also taken through toll free number and WhatsApp. As soon as the complaint is registered, a complaint number is given. Through which the complaint can be tracked.
What happens after complaint?
After receiving the complaint, the electricity department checks both the meter and the bill. If necessary, meter reading is taken again or the meter is sent for testing. If mistake is found. Then the correct bill is issued and those who have paid more are billed. It is adjusted in the next bill.