UP restores postpaid electricity billing as smart meters change and 15 day payment window returns

Published on 5 May 2026

The 15 day window could change your next bill

Uttar Pradesh has reversed course on smart electricity meters, scrapping prepaid mode and moving consumers back to postpaid billing. Under the new system, households will receive monthly bills with a 15 day payment window, aiming to address public complaints and protests. The change is expected to reduce sudden top-up pressure and improve consumer predictability on monthly power costs.

UP ends prepaid smart meter billing and returns to postpaid
Monthly electricity bills will come with a 15 day payment window
Policy shift follows widespread protests and consumer complaints
Households should see more predictable billing and fewer sudden charges

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UP restores postpaid electricity billing as smart meters change and 15 day payment window returns

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