TANGEDCO has informed the public that WhatsApp news informing that power connection will be cut on failure to pay timely electricity bill payments is FALSE!
News is spreading on social networking media including WhatsApp and through SMS (Short Message Service) that power will be disconnected for not paying the electricity bill charges within the time given! The message:
"As your last month`s electricity consumption bill charges have not been paid until now, your power connection will be cut off tonight! Please contact the concerned TANGEDCO official OR send the details regarding your electricity bill payment details to this number on WhatsApp!"
In this regard, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (TANGEDCO) has clarified that this message spread through WhatsApp is false!