PSPCL launched special campaign against theft of electricity

PSPCL imposes rupees 15.70 lacs to 40 consumers for theft of electricity and unauthorised use of electricity

Patiala: The aggressive campaign launched by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited against the theft of electricity in state is gaining momentum day by day and yielding good results. Spokesman said that PSPCL’s intensive special campaign to root out theft of electricity in Punjab will continue during the ongoing summer/paddy season. During this special campaign against theft of electricity, apart from fine to the erring consumers, appropriate action will be taken against erring consumers all categories and agricultural sector where fake tubewells connection are running, as per rules. Spokesman said that apart from fines, appropriate legal action will also be taken against the consumers who are found guilty of electricity theft. The spokesman also clarified that honest electricity consumers will not face any kind of problem.

PSPCL enforcement teams of Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala circles along with Police officials have checked the premises of 451 consumers and imposed a sum of rupees 15.70 lacs for theft of electricity and unauthorised use of electricity in the past two days.

PSPCL spokesman disclosed that different enforcement teams of bathinda circle have checked the premises of 219 consumers of Bhagta Bhaika, Dharamkot,Shri Muktsar Sahib (suburban),Jalalabad, Malot (City) Guru Har Sahai (Suburban)Talwandi Sabo and Bathinda imposed a sum of rupees 6.60 lacs fine to 14 consumers.
Spokesman also said that during the checking the enforcement teams of Ludhiana circle have checked the premises of 33 consumers of Estate U 1&2 and imposed fine of rupees 7.1 lacs to 12 erring consumers for theft of electricity and other violations. Enforcement teams of Patiala circle have checked the premises of 199 consumers of Mohali and Mani Majra and imposed a sum of rupees 2 lacs to 14 consumers for theft and other violations.

PSPCL spokesman has appealed to all its consumers to help PSPCL in controlling the menace of theft of electricity by providing information about theft of power for campaign against theft of electricity in the state. Consumers/informers can also inform about theft of electricity on Whatsapp no 96461-75770 PSPCL assured its consumers that their identity will not be disclosed.