JK Assembly panel calls for bringing down transmission losses

A Jammu and Kashmir Assembly panel today directed power department authorities to register cases against those stealing electricity and take steps to bring down transmission and distribution losses in the state.
The Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today directed the Power Development Department (PDD) authorities to minimise power thefts and transmission and distribution losses.
It also asked them to register all illegal and unregistered connections and improve the billing system, an official spokesman said today.
The Committee, which met under the chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Sharief Niaz here at Legislature Complex Assembly Hall, discussed and examined the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) and PDD.

Discussions were also held on ongoing construction work of minor and mega power projects in the state.
The Committee stressed on recovery of pending power tariff dues from government departments. It also emphasised on launching a campaign to spread awareness about misuse of electricity.
It was decided in the meeting that the Committee will conduct an on-the-spot inspection of some power units in Chenab valley, Poonch and Rajouri districts soon.