Power theft: Tailor slapped R 5L penalty

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, September 4

In a raid conducted by the team of the enforcement wing of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), a tailor was slapped a fine of Rs5 lakh for stealing electricity.

The owner of the tailoring shop was reportedly running the electricity load through a kundi connection by using a 30-metre PVC cable.

Subsequently, the meter of the shop was disconnected by the enforcement wing team due to defaulting amount of Rs1.30 lakh, but the owner of the shop was running the load through a kundi connection by using 30-metre PVC cable.

“The shop has a residential portion on the first floor, which was also found being run through kundi connection. While the power load of the shop was found to be 6 KW, the residential portion had a load of 4 KW. Several electrical appliances were found installed in the shop. Enforcement officials also seized the PVC cable. A penalty of Rs5 lakh was imposed on the consumer and an FIR under the Indian Electricity Act-2003 has been registered against the consumer. More such raids will be conducted.