Dealing power theft complaints sternly, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) teams have conducted raids in different parts of Mohali circle and imposed a fine of Rs 59.11 lakhs against 92 consumers for power theft and unauthorized usage.
“PSPCL teams have conducted raids in various villages including Kandala, Naraingarh, Dhakauli, Thuha etc under Zirakpur and Banur sub-divisions. Total 16 cases of power theft were registered by different teams, while four cases of unauthorized usage of electricity have also been found during this entire exercise and a fine of Rs 16.67 lakhs have been imposed on these tainted consumers,” said Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Sunday.
The Minister informed that the checking drive was also carried out in village Jhampur and Sector 123 of Mohali division and 29 cases of theft and unauthorized usage of electricity are registered as well as fine of Rs 21.44 lakh have also been imposed. “Some electricity meters have been found dubious and these teams sealed them on the spot and sent them to the lab for further and necessary examination,” he added.
Elaborating more, the Minister said that 19 cases of electricity theft and 24 cases of unauthorized usage of electricity were registered during checking in villages Sarsini, Togapur, Lalru, Lalru Mandi, and Dhangerha under Lalru division apart from the mentioned cases and PSPCL imposed a total fine of Rs 21 lakh against these consumers.
“Punjab Government is committed to control the menace of power theft and there are clear instructions to the PSPCL to take strict action against tainted consumers. The teams of the enforcement and distribution wings are conducting regular checking in all zones of PSPCL and taking stern actions besides imposing a hefty fine,” he added.
At the same time, the Minister urged all the consumers to put their feet forward for controlling the menace of power theft. The consumers can contribute to the drive against theft by providing genuine information on Whatsapp no. 96461-75770, said the Minister while assuring that the identity of complainants will not be disclosed to anyone.
