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Anonymous
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India·2/23/2026

Electricity board installed smart meter — bill jumped from ₹2,000 to ₹18,000

TANGEDCO replaced my meter with a smart meter. Monthly bill jumped from ₹2,000 to ₹18,000. House consumption hasn't changed — same appliances, same usage. Filed complaint at TANGEDCO office — told 'smart meters are more accurate'. Meter number: TN-CHN-2026-SM-88432.
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Apply for meter testing at TANGEDCO — you have the right to demand meter accuracy test (₹200 fee, refundable if meter is faulty).
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File complaint with Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) at tnerc.gov.in.
File complaint on CM Cell at cmcell.tn.gov.in with meter num
File RTI asking for smart meter calibration records for your

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Comments (3)

Priya Nair2/23/2026

Just shared this on Twitter. Let's make this trend.

Rahul Sharma2/24/2026

This needs more attention. Sharing with everyone I know.

Rahul Sharma2/24/2026

Tried the helpline number mentioned — actually got through and they were helpful!

Deepika Joshi2/26/2026

This company did the same to my elderly parents. Absolutely shameful.