Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEB) on Sunday said that during a drive to settle power theft cases ₹ 10.3 crore was recovered and 489 power theft cases were disposed of.
The state enforcement bureau set up in 2023 is a specialised wing of Haryana Police that deals with illegalities such as power theft, environmental violations, and illegal mining.
The objective of the drive was to ensure speedy disposal of power theft cases and effective recovery of government revenue, according to the director general of police (DGP-HSEB) Navdeep Singh Virk. “Under the drive, significant success was achieved across the state between July 17 and August 17, in disposing of power theft cases and recovering outstanding dues,” he said, adding that during the campaign, a total of 489 power theft cases were disposed of and ₹ 10.3 crore was recovered. Additional director general of police (ADGP) Ravi Kiran said that power theft has wider economic implications and requires sustained enforcement. “Power theft is not merely a social issue but also an economic crime,” he said, pointing out that power theft puts additional burden on consumers who pay their electricity bills honestly.
