• Shakthi Anbazhagan M
• Shashank S
• Shiva Reddy B A
• Shreyas M S
• Mr.Praveen A

The aim of the paper is to minimize the queue at the energy meter billing counters and to restrict the usage of energy meter automatically, if the bill is not paid. The project also aims at proposing a system that will reduce the loss of power and revenue due to power thefts and other illegal activities. This technology holds good for all electricity distribution companies, private communities, IT parks and self-containing housing projects. The implementation of this paper will help in better energy management, conservation of energy and in doing away with the unnecessary hassles over incorrect billing. The prepaid card communicates with the power utility using GSM communication network. Once the prepaid card is out of balance, the consumer load is disconnected from the utility supply by the latching Relay (contactor). This paper demonstrates the use of prepaid energy meter system. If we use this system, it will be beneficial for the consumer to manage power. It is easy to operate and cost effective. Another advantage of the prepaid system is that the human errors in taking meter readings and processing bills can be largely reduced.

Prepaid, Energymeter, GSM module.

"PREPAID ELECTRICITY ENERGY METER AND TAMPERING DETECTION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.f442-f449, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405551.pdf

"PREPAID ELECTRICITY ENERGY METER AND TAMPERING DETECTION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppf442-f449, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405551.pdf