In a bizarre incident from the Samarlakota area of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, a family was shocked when they received an electricity bill amounting to 1.99 crore rupees for their vacant flat. The bill was issued in the name of Dasari Durga, and the family claims the property has been unoccupied for an extended period, making the bill not only unexpected but completely baffling.

The alarming situation unfolded when the family checked their electricity bill online, prompting immediate concern and prompting a trip to the local electricity department. Upon presenting their complaint, the family sought an investigation into the exorbitant bill, as they could not comprehend the basis for such a high charge on a residence that had no occupants.

Following the family's complaint, electricity department officials conducted an investigation, reviewing the records associated with the meter and billing. They discovered that a new electricity meter had been recently installed in the house, and a technical glitch was identified as the cause for the incorrectly generated exorbitant bill. This incident highlights potential issues in billing systems and the need for rigorous checks to avoid similar occurrences for other residents.