PANJIM: The Goa government on Wednesday initiated a drive against theft and pilferage of power in the coastal belt. Power Minister Pandurang Madkaikar said the drive will also take place across Goa.
Madkaikar said, “At present we have started this drive in the coastal belt as there were many complaints of power theft and pilferage. Those found will be penalised. Soon we will be starting such a drive across Goa.” Meanwhile, the Meter Relay Testing wing of the Electricity Department started inspecting various electrical Installations in Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim, Nerul and Verem. “Cases of misuse of power supply, increase of connected load, pilferage of energy have been detected and penal action is being initiated,” the department said.
