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- Hundreds of Chennai residents have complained about unusually high bi-monthly electricity bills for June and July, with some reporting charges nearly double what they normally pay.
- Consumers attribute the spike to delayed meter assessments, saying assessors are taking longer than the permitted five-day cushion beyond the regular cycle.
- Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited officials say the city's extended summer pushed up consumption, with peak demand crossing 5,000 MW on June 10.
- Officials also cited a shortage of assessors and noted that some engage in 'table-recording' malpractice, failing to physically visit meters.
What to watch next
- How quickly TNPDCL addresses the delayed meter assessments and consumer complaints
- Any action against assessors involved in table-recording malpractice
- Whether bills are revised for consumers affected by assessment delays
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