Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 29: Acting tough against the habitual defaulters and illegal power connections, the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) realized Rs 9 crores from 1702 defaulters.
In a handout issued, the department said, “In the first place, connections of 1702 consumers including influential consumers (Industries, Hotels and Influential persons) were disconnected to sensitize the masses to clear their liabilities on account of electricity bills and develop habits of paying electricity bills in time.”
They further added that a total of 49,028 inspections have been conducted from March-2023 till October-2023 in which power of 23131 consumers has been disconnected and Rs.68.19 Crore has been realized after disconnections.
The crackdown, part of JPDCL’s ongoing efforts to curb energy theft and address financial irregularities, witnessed an intensified inspection process, including day and night patrolling to check power pilferage.
JPDCL spokespersons highlighted that the initiative aimed to tighten the noose on consumers engaged in widespread hooking, violation of agreed load, and bypassing of meters.
In an official statement, the JPDCL emphasized its commitment to providing relief to genuine consumers, ensuring that they are not burdened by the actions of erring individuals. The power distribution company further underscored the need to crack down on practices such as energy pilferage, which not only lead to outages but also result in damage to transformers, causing inconvenience to legitimate consumers.
The inspection covered various circles in the Jammu Division, with 1411 inspections in Jammu Division. As part of these efforts, 432 KW load was added across the ten districts of Jammu Province.
The JPDCL further urged its consumers to settle their pending bills promptly to avoid power disconnections, emphasizing that it remains committed to providing uninterrupted and reliable power supply to those who fulfill their financial obligations.
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