If electricity is not meant to brighten our homes then why do we need it? Consumers of electricity in the village of Salvador do Mundo have complaints over four-figure electricity bills they receive bi-monthly. Whether the old meters are functioning or dead, they have been replaced by new electronic meters which are sensitive and record units even at the sound and vibration of the clap of hands. Most consumers now refrain from using electrical appliances and lights in their homes.
It is sad to note the arrogant behavior of the billing clerk who visits houses bi-monthly demanding the replacement of old meters. When his attention is drawn to what comes printed on every bill: ‘save energy energize the future’, he shoots back saying, ‘tumcho meter slow cholta to polleunk dolle futleat?’ (Are you blind to see your meter running slow?)
Obviously when the consumption of power is controlled, the meter will show a low reading which every consumer wants. For the same reason most consumers use LCD lighting to save on inflated bills.
The fact is that the electricity sub-station at Porvorim fails to provide uninterrupted power supply to its consumers. It trips at any point of time, particularly in the monsoon, inconveniencing housewives and those working on their computer system.
Periodical maintenance of the overhead wires which were installed at the time of electrification of the village in 1975 is overlooked.
