In a crackdown against power theft, PSPCL fines Rs 59.11L against 92 consumers Minister urges consumers to register complaints of power theft

Dealing power theft complaints sternly, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) teams have conducted raids in different parts of Mohali circle and imposed a fine of Rs 59.11 lakhs against 92 consumers for power theft and unauthorized usage.

“PSPCL teams have conducted raids in various villages including Kandala, Naraingarh, Dhakauli, Thuha etc under Zirakpur and Banur sub-divisions. Total 16 cases of power theft were registered by different teams, while four cases of unauthorized usage of electricity have also been found during this entire exercise and a fine of Rs 16.67 lakhs have been imposed on these tainted consumers,” said Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Sunday.