PENAL PROVISION FOR THEFT & PILFERAGE

As per General Conditions of supply 31(g) Inserted vide letter 

Where an HT or LT consumer has dishonestly abstracted, used consumed or maliciously caused energy to be wasted, or diverted, the quantum of electrical energy thus abstracted, used, consumed, wasted or diverted shall be assessed for the period from the date of connection to the date of detection of theft or for a total period of one year whichever is less. The quantum of electricity so assessed in excess of that of the recorded shall be liable to be billed at 2.5 times the normal tariff applicable to that consumer. Also, the consumer shall be disconnected and remain disconnected for 15 days, subject to review by the review committee ( at the head office of the Board in case of HT consumers and at the office of concern S.E. of the area in case of LT consumers) or until 20% of assessed demand and / or energy charges for first offence, 50% of the assessed demand and /or energy charges for second offence, and 100% of assessed demand and / or energy charges for subsequent offence is paid by the consumer, whichever is letter

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