Meters in minus in Prayagraj: Over 100 prepaid power consumers owe over ₹1 lakh each

More than 100 consumers in Prayagraj have accumulated electricity dues exceeding ₹1 lakh each, despite being shifted to prepaid metering, highlighting concerns over the prepaid electricity system.

According to departmental data, 2,587 consumers’ meters have gone into negative balance of up to ₹5,000. Meanwhile, 3,470 consumers have outstanding dues ranging between ₹5,000 and ₹50,000. In addition, 158 consumers have dues between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh, while 122 consumers’ meters have gone into negative balance exceeding ₹1 lakh. Around 25,000 consumers have outstanding dues of more than ₹5,000.