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.
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