Action taken against power theft

 

THE Ministry of Electricity and Energy is making efforts to increase electricity supply to the public while implementing measures to eliminate electricity theft through fraudulent methods.

Following inspections conducted by special teams to detect illegal power use, a total of 340 cases involving the unlawful consumption of more than 7.7 million units of electricity were identified during the 100- day plan. Compensation and fines amounting to more than K6,745 million were recovered for losses incurred by the State.

Legal action has been effectively taken against meter owners and business operators involved in these offences under the Electricity Law, and the responsible officials found to have participated in the violations have also been taken to court.

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy works hard to reduce electricity losses by monitoring through control centres, conducting field inspections upon detecting suspicious cases, and taking effective action based on accurate reports submitted by the public. The ministry stated that as more cases of power theft are uncovered, more electricity will be distributed to the public, and urged the public to continue cooperating in efforts to prevent illegal power use.

MNA/KTZH

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