The Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has imposed a fine of ₹25.67 lakh on 11 people for electricity theft and other violations in Zirakpur.
During a check on the premises of 160 consumers in Zirakpur on May 28, PSPCL teams found six households stealing electricity and five others guilty of other violations. A fine of ₹23.09 lakh was imposed for electricity theft and ₹2.58 lakh for miscellaneous violations, said Mohit Sood, deputy chief engineer, distribution, Mohali circle.