Power scenario
In order to improve power scenario in Kashmir valley, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is serving Notices to consumers found hooking, meter bypassing in some areas.
1.90 lakh inspections conducted in last 6 months and Rs.27.74 cr fine was imposed against violators
KPDCL has also started serving Notices to the consumers found using power illegally by way of hooking and meter bypassing, with copies sent to the concerned Police Station for registration of FIRs.
In a statement released today, a KPDCL spokesman said Inspection Squads are vigorously patrolling on roster basis and mapping all those consumers found hooking on bare conductor, meter tampering and bypassing and exceeding sanctioned load in flat-rated areas. “In order to thwart attempts of large-scale power pilferage, Inspection Squads have been manning all sections at Subdivision level to prevent consumers from using power illegally,” he stated.
The spokesman added that over 1.90 lakh inspection and disconnection drives have been conducted by KPDCL field staff over the last 6 months and a large number of consumers have been caught using power unauthorisedly. “Against recovery on account of energy consumed illegally worth Rs.27.74 crore, Rs.11.04 crore have been realised,” he said, adding that non-payment of dues on account of illegal use of energy are being reflected in the power bills against those consumers who have failed to deposit.
