MEPCO Speeds Up Replacement of Faulty AMR Meter SIMs in Multan
Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) is taking swift action to replace faulty SIMs in Automated Meter Reading (AMR) meters. This initiative aims to ensure accurate electricity billing and improve service quality for consumers.
Executive Engineer (Operations) MEPCO Cantt Division, Babar Ali Gujjar, stated that teams from the Metering & Testing (M&T) department are working alongside subdivision staff to restore and reintegrate malfunctioning AMR meters into the system. This will help in eliminating billing discrepancies and ensuring 100% accurate readings.
Key Updates on the AMR Meter Replacement Initiative
MEPCO has outlined a structured plan to address issues related to faulty AMR meter SIMs and defective meters. Here are the main developments:
- Fast-Track Replacement: The replacement of faulty AMR meter SIMs is being carried out round the clock to improve efficiency and minimize delays.
- Laboratory Testing for Faulty Meters: Burnt and defective meters from Cantt, Hassan Parwana, Nawan Shehr, and Industrial Estate subdivisions are sent to MEPCO’s meter testing lab on a weekly basis.
- Fair Billing System: To prevent incorrect charges, MEPCO is issuing billing adjustments (debit/credit notices) based on the findings from the meter lab reports.
- Real-Time System Updates: Data from single-phase and three-phase faulty meters is being analyzed and promptly updated in the system, ensuring seamless functionality.
Executive Engineer (M&T) Multan Circle, Faisal Mumtaz Qureshi, highlighted that dedicated teams are actively working to fix all faulty AMR meters as soon as possible. This initiative is expected to significantly improve billing accuracy and customer satisfaction.
During the discussion, Revenue Officer Muhammad Dawood Iqbal and other MEPCO officials were also present, reinforcing the company’s commitment to improving electricity services.
With this initiative, MEPCO aims to enhance transparency, eliminate billing errors, and provide a more efficient service experience for its consumers.
