West Bengal Halts Smart Meter Deployment for Residential Users Following Backlash on Excessive Bills June 11, 2025 –Responding to widespread consumer protests over allegedly inflated electricity bills, the West Bengal government announced today it will immediately halt the roll-out of smart meters for residential consumers throughout the state. Power Minister Aroop Biswas conveyed this decision during … Continue reading Smart Meter Standoff: West Bengal Pauses Amid Bill Backlash, Karnataka Continues Deployment Despite Public Concern