MSEDCL Detects 1,189 Electricity Theft Cases Worth ₹2.13 Crore During Kalyan Circle Inspection Drive
Kalyan: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has detected 1,189 cases of electricity theft involving power worth Rs 2.13 crore during a special inspection drive conducted across the Kalyan Circle in August. Multiple Teams Conduct Raids Across MSEDCL Divisions According to information provided by MSEDCL multiple inspection teams carried out checks and raids…
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) identified 1,189 instances of electricity theft, valued at Rs 2.13 crore, during a special inspection drive in August across the Kalyan Circle. Teams conducted raids and checks in various divisions under the Kalyan Circle, leading to the detection of unauthorized electricity usage at 1,189 locations.
The Ulhasnagar division reported the most cases, with 420 instances. A total of 43,000 units of electricity were estimated to have been illegally consumed in these cases. MSEDCL has sent legal notices to all consumers involved, demanding payment of assessment and compounding charges within a given timeframe. Non-payment may lead to further legal action under the Electricity Act.
As of now, 167 electricity consumers have paid Rs 5.77 lakh in compounding charges. MSEDCL's Chief Engineer, Chandramani Mishra, emphasized that appropriate legal action would follow for those who do not settle their charges. This inspection drive is part of MSEDCL's ongoing efforts to eradicate unauthorized electricity consumption, curb power theft, and ensure adherence to electricity regulations in the Kalyan Circle.
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