JK govt permits engaging private firm for electric meters installation and billing
The Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction for engaging a private company for installation of electricity meters and billing to consumers in the state."In a significant decision aimed at reducing AT&C losses in the power sector and improving metering, the State Administrative Council (SAC) has accorded sanction to the engagement of the Rural Electricity Corporation Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL) as PIA on nomination basis," an official spokesman said.The decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the SAC chaired by Governor N N Vohra here yesterday.As part of the agreement, the company will procure and install 9.25 lakh electronic meters in the rural and urban areas of the state, sanctioned under various sch.....