News Topic:Consumers

KPDCL MD urges consumers to clear electricity dues to prevent disconnections

Managing Director, KPDCL, Mussarat Islam, today urged consumers to clear their outstanding balance on account of electricity dues.

KPDCL’s Crackdown: 11,000+ defaulting consumers disconnected amidst Rs. 85.24 crore revenue surge

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) conducted a whopping 10,465 inspections and disconnected over 11,000 consumers in the last 10 days.

J-K Govt introduces consumer mediation cells for swift dispute resolution

In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has ordered the creation of consumer mediation cells in the state and district consumer commissions.

Skyrocketing mutton prices grip Kashmir

Mutton prices in the valley have increased by almost 22 percent after the J&K administration instructed the officials to refrain from regulating the rates.

Price shock likely for consumers as J-K Govt ends regulation of mutton prices

The Jammu & Kashmir Government will not regulate the prices of mutton in the Union Territory from now onwards.

KPDCL introduces prepaid mode for electricity bills

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has decided to convert the smart meters installed in the first leg into pre-paid mode.

Supplying record electricity at peak hours in Ramadan, says KPDCL

Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) on Monday said that the department was supplying record electricity during the fasting month.

J-K to have consumer forums, ombudsman for electricity-related complaints

The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir would soon have consumer grievance redressal forums and an ombudsman for resolving electricity-related problems of consumers.

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