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Smart meters and public trust in question

Melville X D’Souza, Mumbai
Published Jun 14
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That was a bold move on the part of the government, suspending smart meter rollout and halting load penalties. So, what is it about Smart meters that there is such an uproar in many other cities, like Mumbai as well. Surely, there’s something not right. Are these smart meters trying to squeeze the common man who is already under stress?

Even in Mumbai, the government must arrange to remove these so-called smart meters. The authorities all across the country should bring about the much-needed transparency with regard to these Smart Meters.


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