Power theft remains a menace in several parts of Delhi, resulting in substantial revenue loss to the discoms, and has also increased the number of trippings and local breakdowns manifold. “The penalty should not be less than three times the financial gain on account of theft of liability. Accordingly, the civil liability on the basis of the then tariff rate is assessed at Rs 99,07,463,” the judgement said. At the time the theft was found out, no electricity meter was found at the site. BRPL & BYPL are distribution companies and joint ventures between Reliance Infrastructure Limited and Delhi government.

Source: Indian Express November 21, 2016 15:08 UTC