Chennai, July 20 (IANS) Amid mounting public complaints over unusually high electricity bills, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has ordered a statewide crackdown on billing errors, directing its field officials to ensure accurate assessments and warning that disciplinary action will be initiated against those responsible for issuing faulty bills. The move comes as growing consumer resentment over inflated bi-monthly bills, delayed meter readings and complaints about…
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Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu government’s expanded free electricity scheme for domestic consumers will come into effect from the next billing cycle after the TNPDCL completes updates to its billing software to implement the government’s revised policy. The move is expected to provide relief to millions of households across the state and significantly increase the number of consumers paying zero electricity bills.According to an official communication issued by the accounts branch of Tam…
Chennai, March 8 (IANS) Even before the peak summer season has fully set in, Tamil Nadu has witnessed a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with the state’s peak power demand crossing the 20,000-megawatt (MW) mark for the first time this year.The surge has been attributed to rising temperatures and increasing humidity across the state.According to official data, Tamil Nadu recorded a peak power demand of 20,211 MW on Friday, marking the highest level so far in 2026. The figure is only about…