Suspecting that many households in the state are consuming electricity through ‘katiyas’ (illegally drawn wires) or using one valid electricity connection for more than one premises, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) has ordered a state-wide survey to identify families without a valid connection and persuade them to subscribe to one.
Chairman, UPPCL, M Devraj on Friday issued a written order in this regard, laying down guidelines for the survey as well as its format. A copy of the order has been sent to the chief secretary, commissioners, DMs apart from managing directors of discoms.
“There are a total 3.27 crore power consumers in the state and of them 2.88 crore are domestic connections.
