“Manoj Rana’s Modest Household Faces Unprecedented Electricity Bill, Questions Raised on GEB’s Billing Accuracy”
In a surprising turn of events, Manoj Rana, a resident of House 102 in F Tower near New Karelibaug Khodiyar Nagar, was left in shock after receiving a staggering electricity bill of ₹47,000 from the Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB). Despite having a modest salary ranging from ₹13,000 to ₹15,000 from his regular job in a private company, Manoj has been residing in Sharanam Happy Avenue for the past year without any extravagant appliances like an AC or even a doorbell, making the exorbitant bill raise eyebrows.
The incident came to light when Manoj’s concerned wife notified him about the jaw-dropping electricity bill while he was at work. Distressed and desperate to find answers, he rushed home to investigate the matter further. Subsequently, he immediately visited the Sardar Estate Ajwa Road GEB office seeking an explanation for the exorbitant charge.
The GEB authorities acknowledged the receipt of the ₹47,000 bill and assured Manoj that they would reevaluate the charges within the next two days. They promised to rectify any discrepancies found during the reevaluation and refund the excess amount if any error was identified.
However, questions have been raised regarding the billing accuracy and transparency of GEB’s operations. One of the primary concerns is how a household with a salary range of ₹13,000 to ₹15,000 could accumulate such an astronomical electricity bill. The local meter readers, who have visited the house frequently over the past year, should have noticed that the consumption could not warrant such a colossal charge, with usual bills around ₹2000 to ₹2200.
The community is now anxiously waiting to see if the GEB will show empathy toward Manoj’s situation or proceed with cutting off the power supply to his home due to unpaid dues.
As the public demands answers and an explanation for this bizarre billing incident, Manoj’s case stands as a stark reminder for the authorities to reevaluate their billing procedures and ensure accuracy and fairness for all consumers. The situation has brought attention to the need for transparency and accountability within the power distribution system, urging officials to rectify the issue promptly and address the concerns of the citizens they serve.
What do you think could be the reason behind this ‘exorbitant’ bill?
