Taking action against power theft, the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has said it will lodge FIRs against those involved in stealing electricity.
JPDCL managing director Vikas Kundal has directed officials to lodge FIRs under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, against those who are found to be indulging in power theft. According to the Act, electricity theft is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to up to three years or with fine or with both.
