Goa, June 17 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the implementation of smart electricity meters in Goa has been put on hold following public concerns over electricity billing.

Addressing the issue, the Chief Minister assured consumers that discrepancies in power bills would be resolved soon and stated that a note on the matter would be moved on the same day for necessary action by the concerned authorities.

Sawant said the government is actively addressing grievances related to electricity billing and is committed to ensuring that consumers are not adversely affected.

He further assured the public that steps are being taken to resolve the billing issues at the earliest before proceeding with the rollout of smart meters....