MSEDCL Detects 261 Power Theft Cases in Kalyan East, Eight Booked

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has uncovered 261 cases of power theft and unauthorised electricity use in Kalyan East, involving theft of 2.83 lakh units valued at nearly ₹61.94 lakh. The crackdown was conducted as a special drive across the Nevli, Khambalpada and Pisavli areas.

Eight individuals were booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, after failing to pay prescribed settlement charges within the stipulated period. The accused include Sameer Jadhav, Kishor Jadhav, Vikas Pawar, Poonam Chorge, Nishant Dhanke, Bharat Sanap, Ram Dudge and Suchitra Surve.

MSEDCL stated that the enforcement drive against electricity theft will continue across Kalyan East, with officials inspecting suspected cases of illegal electricity consumption and initiating action wherever violations are detected.