J&K: DM launches month long drive against power theft, Rs 87728 fine realized on day 1
District Administration, Rajouri todaylaunched an extensive drive for disconnection of illegal power connections and reaklised a fine of Rs 87728 from the people indulged in the practice. For providing a relief to general public and genuine consumers, the drive will continue across the district for next one month. District Magistrate, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary convened a meeting of officials of power department including Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineers, AEEs, AEs, JEs and field officials following which extensive drive was launched which will be monitored on daily basis. Department has also been asked for initiating metering of uncovered areas. On first day of drive, a total of 38 inspections were conducted and Rs 87,728 fine .....