TIRUPATI: B. Rajesh, a medical representative from Korlagunta area in Tirupati, could not find work due to the Covid-19 induced crisis. His wife Latha is supporting the family by working at a pharmacy. Between July and August, the family used 141 units of power and received a bill of Rs 481, of which Rs 407.60 was charged for the units consumed, while the rest was other charges.
However, the family used 152 units between August and September and received a power bill of Rs 714 this month, of which the charge for the units consumed is Rs 447.20. Excluding other charges, they have to pay Rs 186.96 additionally under the “true-up” charges. They say it is an unbearable burden for them. This is not an isolated case; it is just a reference to the recent imposition of true-up charges on consumers.
