[Resolved]  Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) — Electronic meter showing abnormal reading

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Uttar Pradesh

I have an electricity connection [Connection # 602406] at my residence, A1/28-F1, DLF, Bhopura, Ghaziabad, since September, 2009.

My monthly electricity consumption has been consistently below 400 units. But recently, on 10/11/2011, I noticed that the electronic meter had shown abnormal reading [43857 units] from the previous month's reading of 5400 units [as on 8/10/11]. There was a jump of more than 38000 units in just one month's time. Surprisingly, now the meter works normally after the jump.

On 15/11/11, I have submitted a written complaint to SDO, Vikram Enclave, Ghaziabad, about the matter. In the meanwhile, I have also spoken to the meter reading person and was told by him that the meter is working perfectly at present. He suggested to me to either pay the bill [Around Rs 1.5 lacs] or bribe him (and his associates) with Rs 15000 and he will resolve the issue by installing a new meter.

I am wondering, why I should pay extra money to either Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) or this guy for no fault of mine.