Residents across the city continue to protest against 'inflated' electricity bills as service providers who did not have the personnel to read meters during the lockdown, have sent across bills on average or estimated consumption. Most consumers are now reeling under financial stress as providers seek "unbilled units" through the lockdown month. People are, however, sceptical of these amounts and are coming together to lodge protests.

Systematic and proactive protests are being organised through various platforms to ensure their complaint reaches the right ears.