Lucknow, April 10 -- Taking note of complaints regarding smart electricity meters, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed a thorough investigation into the whole issue and asked for formation of an expert committee to ascertain facts about overbilling.

"The common consumer is naturally honest and, if provided with a correct bill on time, does not hesitate to pay. If the consumer is not at fault, their electricity connection should not be disconnected," the chief minister said, while carrying out a review of the energy department here on Thursday.

He also asked for completing the ongoing survey for nuclear power at the earliest.

He said ensuring uninterrupted, quality, and transparent power supply in the state is the state governme...