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Prepaid power meters not mandatory; defaulters may be shifted: Govt in Lok Sabha

The government has clarified that pre-paid electricity meters are not mandatory for consumers. Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated this in the Lok Sabha. The system offers flexible recharges for affordability. However, habitual defaulters may be required to adopt pre-paid meters to ensure revenue for uninterrupted power supply.

2 Apr 2026 12:47 pm