MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) flying squad conducted stringent checks in Panvel division and unearthed a Rs 20 lakh power theft case in Uran on Tuesday.
An official said that a team under the supervision of chief engineer Suresh Ganeshkar conducted a check at an ice factory in Uran and found that 1,36,341 units of electricity were pilfered and the total value of theft was Rs 20.6 lakh.
The Uran police have registered an FIR and booked the accused person under the Electricity Act.
The MSEDCL has also issued notices for payment of theft amount with penalty, sources added.
An official said that a team under the supervision of chief engineer Suresh Ganeshkar conducted a check at an ice factory in Uran and found that 1,36,341 units of electricity were pilfered and the total value of theft was Rs 20.6 lakh.
The Uran police have registered an FIR and booked the accused person under the Electricity Act.
The MSEDCL has also issued notices for payment of theft amount with penalty, sources added.
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