Puducherry: Drive launched against illegal power connections
The Puducherry Electricity Department has launched a special drive in rural areas to enable low-income families to opt for regular service connections. This is part of an effort to check revenue leaks. Camps have been organised by the rural (south) operation and maintenance division of the department covering Kirumambakkam, Bahour, Karikalambakkam, Vadamangalam, Thavalakuppam, Ariyankuppam, Embalam and Nettapakkam from December 1 to 27.According to a senior official in the department, “A section of consumers in rural areas has been drawing power illegally from distribution lines without applying for connection. This resulted in overloading of the distribution system.”Nearly 40 households in every village had unauthorised power connections. .....