PSPCL cuts revenue loss by curbing cases of power thefts: Official

Despite offering a heavy subsidy to agriculture and domestic sectors, PSPCL has drastically reduced its revenue loss by curbing power thefts since the AAP government came to power in the state. This was stated by PSPCL Director (Administration) Jasbir Singh Sur Singh.

In a note issued here on Wednesday, PSPCL Director (Administration) Jasbir Singh Sur Singh stated that the AAP government managed to reduce revenue losses of Powercom due to the sustained efforts to combat power thefts and strict action taken against offenders.

He said previous governments led by the Akalis and the Congress failed to check rampant power thefts with frequent incidents occurring in senior Akali leaders’ constituencies, including Sukhbir Singh Badal. He said comparative data revealed a significant reduction in power thefts in the financial year 2020-21 and fiscal 2021-22. Division-wise losses ranged from 10.75 per cent to 50.68 per cent in 2022-23 and 2023-24. Division-wise losses decreased to 7 per cent to 48.93 per cent.

He said this achievement was attributed to the zero-tolerance policy against corruption by the government. He said PSPCL officials conducted special checks and 296 FIRs were registered in August. Besides, the services of 38 employees have been terminated for indulging in corrupt practices. The distribution and enforcement wings of PSPCL held a massive campaign to check rising incidents of power theft and due to the government’s efforts, cases of power thefts have been significantly curtailed.