Kerala has decided to place a fresh proposal before the Union Power Ministry for the roll-out of smart electricity meters in the State.
The State government has written to the Centre seeking three months’ time for the purpose. It has also directed the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the implementing agency, to scrap the current tender, prepare a new proposal that does not impose a financial burden on consumers and get it cleared by the Centre.
In early July, the Additional Chief Secretary (Power) had written to the Union Power Secretary seeking three more months’ time from July 15 for implementing the project. Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty wrote to Union Power Minister R. K. Singh on July 26 reiterating the request.
