Electricity meter reading of electricity consumers should be done mandatorily every month. While fixing the system, the responsibility of the senior engineer and assistant engineer of the distribution center should be fixed for the discrepancies in the bills said Madhya Pradesh Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar while reviewing the power companies today at the headquarters of the power companies Shaktibhavan.
The excellent work would be met with encouragement while who would act against the rules or misbehave have to face action.
In the review meeting, Aakash Tripathi, Managing Director of MP Power Management Company and Chairman of three distribution companies, V. Kiran Gopal, Managing Director of East Sector Power Distribution Company, Manjeet Singh, Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company, Managing Power Transmission Company Other senior engineers including Director Sunil Tiwari were present.
Tomar said that complaints of consumers in call centers should be resolved within a certain time frame and this should also be monitored continuously and field engineers should encourage consumers to submit electricity bills.
New technology should be used in sub station construction and contractors who complete work before scheduled duration should be rewarded or exemption should be provided.
Every possible effort should be made to generate sustainable power in thermal power plants and ensure compliance of environmental norms in power houses.
He instructed all the power companies to ensure payment to outsourced workers to the best of their ability and skills.
On Wednesday night, the Energy Minister inspected the Rani Avantibai Sagar Hydropower and 220 KV Sub Station Nayagaon and gave instructions regarding the arrangements.