India, April 11 -- LUCKNOW Consumers are keenly awaiting the order of UP Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on conversion of prepaid meters into postpaid ones and the right of people to choose between the two.

Following a recent notification by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and clarification issued in Parliament by Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar regarding provisions under Section 47(5) of the Electricity Act, 2003, attention has now shifted to the UPERC, which is expected to issue a corresponding order soon.

The minister had said that prepaid smart meters are not mandatory for all consumers and are optional, based on consumer choice.

Sources indicate that UPERC is likely to align its directive with the centra...