MSEDCL cracks down on power theft, uncovers over 19,500 cases across Maharashtra

MSEDCL intensified its power theft drive over four months, detecting 19,599 cases. Direct hooking and meter tampering led to theft valued at over thirty crore rupees. The Konkan region reported the highest number of electricity theft incidents. Consumers have paid over fourteen crore rupees in theft bills and penalties. Legal action awaits those failing to settle their assessed amounts promptly.