Consumer Rights in Alleged Electricity Theft Case Where Meter Is Not in Consumer’s Possession

Question

► Hi, received a NOTICE UNDER SECTIONS 135(1) AND 135(1A) OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT,2003 FOR THEFT OF ELECTRICITY. My concern is Electricity meter is in common meter room which is under builder possession. I was threat by Vigilance officer at their office for FIR, Arrest and Disconnection of power supply. And forced me to pay 50% amount of assessment. Please note they have charged me for 1 year, however it’s a smart meter. No evidence or proof has given to me. NO response from higher escalation matrix.

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Hello,

Please send them a lawyers representation and thereafter file a Writ Petition.

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Consumer Rights in Alleged Electricity Theft Case Where Meter Is Not in Consumer’s Possession

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