Andhra Pradesh Electricity Department — More than 30% Over Charging to households because of Irregular Metering Periods/Times & Telescopic Billing

This was observed in my town (Adoni, Kurnool District, AP), but it is definitely not limited to one town. This affects almost every household in AP. This is a subtle billing issue with far reaching consequences. - Instead of noting down the meter once every 30 days; the guy notes it down first time in 45 days and second time in 15 days. - So, instead of two 180 unit bills for two consecutive months, you will get one 270 unit bill in one month and another 90 unit bill in next month. - This seems fine. But, not quite so !!! Remember the telescopic billing tariff? You will be surprised to learn that you may be being overcharged by 30% or more. - [protected][protected]--- 180 units: 50*2.6+50*2.6+50*3.6+30*3.6 = 548 rupees. - Two such bills will cost you 1096 rupees. [protected][protected]--- 270 units: 50*2.6+50*3.25+50*4.88+50*5.63+50*6.7+7.22*20 = 1297.40 rupees - 90 units: 50*1.45+40*2.6 = 176.50 rupees. So, the above two bills will cost you 1473.9 rupees. [protected][protected]--- See that? A over charge of 377.90 rupees (almost a 35% over billing) [protected][protected]--- Depending upon your circumstances, your loss may be much worse than this. [protected][protected]--- The electricity departments in all the states have to take responsibility for this discrepancy and rectify it. I am surprised why no legal professional has taken up this case on behalf of public as a whole. [protected][protected]---