In its quest to curb power theft, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), has achieved some major successes recently. The leading power utility service provider which caters to a populace of 7 million in North and Northwest Delhi, has secured convictions in 14 cases of power theft during the period April’23 – Nov’23. These cases cumulatively amount to more than INR 40 lakhs.
To put an end to the menace of power theft, Tata Power-DDL filed criminal cases against offenders in the Hon’ble Special Electricity Court, Rohini. Noticing the severity and merit of these cases, the Hon’ble Court has convicted 14 individuals in the period between April and November 2023, the most recent case being that of a resident of Sultanpuri, in Northwest Delhi. The individual was found indulging in the theft of electricity by tapping from LT ABC pole in Block-A-1 of Sultanpuri. Some E-Rickshaw owners have also been convicted by Hon’ble Special Electricity Court for power theft.
While the amount involved in these 14 cases is upward of INR 40 lakhs, the quantum of sentence in 4 cases is yet to be decided. In these 4 cases, the cumulative amount involved is more than INR 27 lakhs.
Tata Power-DDL embraces the judgement of the Hon'ble Special Electricity Court and reiterates its unwavering commitment to combating electricity theft. The company urges all citizens to refrain from engaging in illegal activities that compromise the integrity of the electrical network, create safety hazards and harm the financial interests of the public. Tata Power-DDL also encourages individuals to report any instances of electricity theft to the authorities promptly.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Bharat Kumar Bhadawat, Chief - Contracts, EAC & Consumer Litigation, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited said, “At Tata Power-DDL we will continue to uphold the integrity of our services and bring perpetrators to justice. Our dedication to eradicating electricity theft remains steadfast, reinforcing our vision for a responsible and sustainable energy future."
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About Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited:
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. Tata Power-DDL distributes electricity in North Delhi and serves a populace of 7 million. Tata Power-DDL has been a frontrunner in implementing power distribution reforms and is acknowledged for its consumer-friendly practices. Since privatization, the Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses in Tata Power-DDL areas have shown a record decline. Today, AT&C losses stand at 6.34%, which is an unprecedented reduction from an opening loss level of 53% in July 2002. To learn more, please visit www.tatapower-ddl.com/