A private firm which allegedly indulged in pilferage of electricity has been fined Rs eight lakh by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO).
During a recent inspection, authorities detected alleged theft of electricity in the facility of an industrial service connection user at Ponneri south near here.
By flipping and rerouting power supply cables, recording of electricity consumption in the meter was allegedly avoided and electricity was stolen, TANGEDCO said in an official release here.
A fine of Rs.Eight lakh was levied on the user for the loss caused to the power utility.
The consumer came forward to compound (payment of charges to avoid criminal case) the case. He also remitted charges to avoid criminal proceedings and hence, no police complaint was lodged, TANGEDCO said.
