UAPF Serves 14-Day Ultimatum, Demands Scrapping of Smart Prepaid Meter System
Itanagar, June 19: The United Arunachal People’s Forum (UAPF) on Friday served a 14-day ultimatum to the Arunachal Pradesh government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the smart prepaid electricity meter system and restoration of the conventional postpaid billing mechanism. The forum also raised several other public issues and warned of launching a democratic movement if its demands are not addressed within the stipulated period. Addressing the media, UAPF President Khyoda Daniel alleged that the smart prepaid meter system has become an additional burden on economically weaker households. He said many consumers, particularly those with limited financial resources, face difficulties in recharging their meters on time, leading to disruptions in electricity supply. Daniel further stated that service and convenience charges associated with prepaid recharges have created inconvenience for consumers, especially elderly citizens, residents of remote areas with limited access to dig...