Electric meter tampering on rise in Pune
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has reported a rise in meter tampering activities in the Pune division as 5,719 cases of electricity theft and 1,591 cases of unauthorised use of electricity have been reported in the last 6 months.
Between April to October 2022, a stringent campaign against malpractices has been implemented and 47,563 connections have been inspected.
A total of 5,719 cases of electricity theft worth ₹16.07 crore have been exposed, while 1,591 cases of unauthorised electricity consumption worth ₹6.43 crore have been reported.
