Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Chandigarh Residents Can Now Get Electricity Meters Tested at New Lab
Imagine your electricity meter is like a little machine that counts how much electricity you use.
Sometimes, these machines might not count perfectly.
So, a company called CPDL in Chandigarh has opened a special lab.
In this lab, they will test all the new electricity meters to make sure they are counting correctly before they put them in your homes.
This way, everyone gets a fair bill.
If you ever think your meter at home isn't working right, you can also ask them to test it for you.
This new lab is a way for the company to show they are being fair and want everyone to be happy with their electricity service.
They are also working on making the electricity service better and easier to complain if something goes wrong.
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has opened a new meter testing laboratory.
The facility aims to ensure the accuracy and transparency of electricity meters for consumers.
Residents can have their electricity meters tested at the new lab located in Sector 56.
CPDL is seeking NABL accreditation for the testing facility.
The company is also enhancing its infrastructure and consumer grievance redressal system.
- Who
- Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) and residents
- What
- Establishment of a new electricity meter testing laboratory and availability for consumer meter testing.
- When
- The lab is becoming fully operational.
- Where
- Chandigarh, specifically at the Sector 56 sub-station.
- Why
- To enhance transparency, ensure accuracy of electricity meters, and improve consumer confidence and satisfaction.
- Facility Location
- Sector 56 Sub-station, Chandigarh
- Established By
- Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL)
- Purpose
- Ensure accuracy and transparency in electricity billing
- Consumer Access
- Consumers can apply at SDO offices to test installed meters
- Accreditation Goal
- NABL certification