I rented a place about two months ago and shifted there last week. The place was closed for last 4 months and reading from last for months are less than 10 units each. Today I got the latest bill and it had 800 units on it. Surprised when we checked meter, it was dead.
Went to LESCO office in DHA, SDO said that computer automatically adds units from same month last year. We have to pay it, the RS. 18,566. That is ridiculous, I have only moved in just last week and all I use is laptop, 1 fan and one energy saver for 5-6 hours mon-fri.
We asked what about the broken meter, he was like "wo theek ho jayee ga, hum ker dain gey". He didn't sound very convincing. Last meter reading was done on 23 sep, and they have not replaced the meter yet.
I am not sure what to do, meter reader will take the next reading within next 10 days and if they didn't replace the meter, I will get another bill for similar amount.
Any suggestion/advice is welcome.