Power thieves will be fined, says DGM Kpi
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 17 2016:
Manipur State Power Distribution Company
Limited, Kangpokpi is likely to punish those
indulging in power thefts in the area with heavy
fine and an FIR, our correspondent reports.
According to a source from MSPDCL,
Kangpokpi, many of the defaulting consum-
ers were found tapping the prepaid meters
and hooking the line from the main power
source without informing the company offi-
cials.
In order to check such practice in the
town, the DGM, Kangpokpi has come up
with the strict directives.
According to the DGM, Kangpokpi
power supply may permanently be discon-
nected to any power consumers found
stealing power by cutting the seal and or
bypassing the prepaid meters.
A fine of Rs
2500 will also be imposed on such default-
ing consumers as per the Indian Electricity
Act, 2003 .
It further said that an FIR will be lodged
against the defaulting consumers who are
not willing to pay the imposed fine.