Smart Power Meters: JPDCL announces relief measures, designates nodal officers to address public grievances

In response to public concerns and grievances surrounding the implementation of smart power meters, Managing Director Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), Shiv Anant Tyal made several important announcements today.

Acknowledging the difficulties faced by consumers in examining meter readings, the Managing Director has directed that, henceforth, meters shall preferentially be installed on consumers' house walls. To ensure a seamless and transparent installation process, JPDCL officials will accompany the vendors at the time of meter installation.

Responding to the need for accuracy verification, the JPDCL will install old digital meters in parallel with smart meters in specific locations. This trial phase will assess the accuracy and authenticity of readings produced by the newly installed smart meters.

Helpline numbers and help desks have been established to receive calls and promptly address issues regarding smart meters. These resources will serve as a direct line of communication for consumers to report and resolve meter-related concerns.

Dedicated Nodal Officers have been appointed from various subdivisions of JPDCL to oversee the redressal of Smart Meter grievances. They will be responsible for resolving consumer complaints related to Smart Meters received through calls, SMS or WhatsApp.

Contact Information of Nodal Officers is as under:

Name of Officer	Designation	Division	Sub Division	Contact No.
Jai Pal Sharma	Assistant XEN	ED-I Parade	Tech Officer to XEN Parade	9419140965
Satwinder Kour	AE	ED-I Parade	SD-I Parade	7889704529
Sanjeev Hans	AE	ED-I Parade	SD-II Canal	9419185909
Vijay Kumar	AE	ED-I Parade	SD-III Parade	9419136258
Amit Sethi	AE	ED-I Parade	SD-IV Nagrota	9419101213
Neha Salathia	AE	ED-III Rehari	SD-I Canal	9419141355
Sandeep Tagortra	AE	ED-III Rehari	SD-II Janipur	9419304605
Amjad Parvez	AE	ED-II Gandhi Nagar	Div Gandhi Nagar	7006878102
Vishal Anand	AE	ED-II Gandhi Nagar	SD-I Greenbelt	9419185576
Ashutosh Sharma	AE	ED-II Gandhi Nagar	SD-II Gangyal	9419182220
Abhineet Gupta	AE	ED-II Gandhi Nagar	SD-III Miransahib	9622130283
Lakhwinder Singh	AE	ED-II Gandhi Nagar	SD-IV Bishnah	9697581334

For any smart meter-related concerns or queries, consumers are encouraged to contact the designated helpline numbers and reach out to the appointed Nodal Officers for prompt assistance.