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Prepaid Smart Meters Not Mandatory for Consumers: Union Power Minister
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🗓 30 Jun 2026, 10:01 AM
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Consumers are not obligated to adopt prepaid smart meters, according to a statement by the Union Power Minister. The decision regarding their installation remains optional for individuals.
The Union Power Minister has clarified that prepaid smart meters are not a mandatory installation for electricity consumers. This statement addresses potential concerns or confusion regarding the adoption of smart metering technology.
The decision to install prepaid smart meters will remain at the discretion of individual consumers. This implies that consumers have the choice to continue with traditional metering systems or opt for the advanced prepaid smart meters.
Further details on the policy or any potential guidelines surrounding the voluntary adoption of these meters were not immediately specified in the announcement.
The decision to install prepaid smart meters will remain at the discretion of individual consumers. This implies that consumers have the choice to continue with traditional metering systems or opt for the advanced prepaid smart meters.
Further details on the policy or any potential guidelines surrounding the voluntary adoption of these meters were not immediately specified in the announcement.