Power theft Awareness session organised by Tata Power-DDL in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading utility supplying electricity to a populace of 7 million in North Delhi, in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organized an interactive awareness session Consequences of Electricity theft and its Penal Impact for the consumers.
The session was organized at Keshav Community Centre, near Fire station EE Block, Jahangirpuri, Delhi pertaining to the increasing number of power related theft cases in the society at large. More than 100 Tata Power-DDL consumers participated in the awareness program and were highly appreciative of the session as it helped them in resolving their queries.
A number of topics such as power theft scenarios like tapping the electricity network, cable, service wires, or service facilities; tampering with the meter to abstract energy; damaging or destroying electricity meter; using tampered meter, and using electricity for unsanctioned purpose were discussed at length.
Consumers who attended the session were also informed that electricity theft is a cognizable and non-bailable offence with serious consequences (under the Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003) and the convict shall be liable to pay theft/penalty bill twice the applicable tariff for a period of 12 months preceding the date of detection of offence & could also face imprisonment of up to 3 years.
All prospective consumers were encouraged to reach out to Tata Power-DDL for a hassle-free instant electricity connection by visiting the official website www .tatapower-ddl.com or by contacting on the Official toll-free number on 19124/1800 208 9124.