CURCHOREM, Oct. 6 -- Several residents in Curchorem have raised concerns over unusually high electricity bills, alleging that inflated bills are being issued without a clear explanation for the sudden increase in consumption.

Dattaraj Dessai on Monday visited the Electricity Department to seek clarification from officials regarding the complaints being raised by consumers over the unusually high bills.

According to the explanation reportedly given by department officials, some bills were generated without actual meter readings after officials found the premises locked during their visits. However, residents have questioned this explanation, pointing out that several electricity meters are installed outside the premises and should theref...