CM J Jayalalithaa to very soon launch SMS alert facility for electricity bills
It is a known fact to Chennaites that Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is all set to launch SMS alert facility to enable power consumers to keep track of their bi-monthly electricity bills.
The power utility has tied up with a service provider for the SMS facility, which is ready to be launched. “We have sought the appointment of chief minister Jayalalithaa to launch SMS alert system,” said sources in the electricity department.
As per the proposal, two SMSs will be sent to consumers. The consumer will receive first SMS, as soon as the assessor enters the consumer’s meter reading in the computer. The SMS will show consumer’s service connection number, consumption charges and due date.
The second SMS will be sent three days prior to the last date for bill payment to alert those consumers who have not paid their bills to avoid disconnection.
As on date, 95 lakh consumers have
registered their mobile numbers to avail the facility.
