Electricity Department to Hold Public Meeting on January 17 in Bhatkal to Address Consumer Issues

The Electricity Department is organizing a public meeting in Bhatkal to address the growing concerns of power consumers in the region. The meeting aims to resolve persistent issues that have been affecting daily life and business operations.

The public forum is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Bhatkal. All electricity consumers including residential, commercial, and industrial users are invited to attend and voice their concerns directly to department officials.

The meeting will focus on several recurring problems that consumers have been facing, including:

• Frequent and unscheduled power cuts
• Low voltage supply affecting electrical appliances
• Excessive or incorrect electricity bills
• Faulty meters requiring replacement or repair
• Delays in processing new connection applications

Senior officials from the Electricity Department will be present at the meeting to listen to consumer complaints firsthand. Attendees will have the opportunity to explain their problems in detail and seek immediate solutions.

According to department representatives, the primary objective of this initiative is to establish direct communication between consumers and the department. Officials emphasized that the meeting is designed to identify practical solutions that can be implemented quickly to improve electricity services across the region.

The Electricity Department has issued a strong appeal to all consumers in Bhatkal and surrounding areas to attend the meeting in large numbers. Officials believe that greater participation will help them better understand the scope of issues and develop more effective solutions.

This public forum represents a significant step toward improving power supply reliability and customer service in the region. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to have their concerns heard directly by decision-makers.