Ludhiana, June 18 -- The Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana and the PSPCL are at an impasse over transitioning streetlights to prepaid smart meters.

PSPCL insists on the prepaid conversion to clear mounting dues, but the MC's failure to pay pending dues has stalled the process, leaving multiple areas in the city plunged into darkness.

There are around 1.25 lakh LED streetlights across the city, and there are 1,800 metres for these lights.

In 2023, the MC exempted all departments providing essential services, but as of April 2026, this exemption applies only to hospitals. Consequently, following a request from the PSPCL, the MC initiated a gradual transition to prepaid meters by selecting an initial batch of 350 meters for conversion.

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