TNEB – Mylapore Division – Energy Theft

TANGEDCO

No.93 PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                                               DATE:30.10.2023

During the course of division level mass raid conducted by Chennai Enforcement Division on 10.10.2023,  the Enforcement squads viz., Chennai Central, Chennai North, Chennai West, Chennai South,  Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram have detected 9 nos theft of energy cases at Mylapore Division of  CEDC/Central.

An Extra levy amount of Rs. 9,09,107/- (Rupees Nine lakhs Nine thousand One Hundred  and Seven only) has been levied on the consumers, towards the loss incurred to the Board due to the stolen energy.

The consumers concerned admitted the offence and chose to compound the case and remitted a sum of Rs.  49,000/- (Rupees Forty Nine thousand only) to avoid Criminal proceedings. Hence, no Police  complaints were lodged. A total of Rs.9.58 lakhs was collected as fine.

Information regarding energy theft may be given to Executive Engineer / Enforcement /Chennai through Cell Phone No:9445857591.

Issued by O/o. Joint Director/PR, TANGEDCO,Chennai-2.