TPWODL Dehooks 1,127 Unauthorized Connections & Imposes ₹55.87 Lacs Penalty in January 2025

Burla, February 14, 2025: In a bold initiative to curb electricity theft and improve operational efficiency, TPWODL has launched a special drive across all its areas of operation. The campaign, aimed at eliminating unauthorized connections and ensuring fair electricity usage, has achieved remarkable success in the month of January 2025. The drive underscores TPWODL’s ongoing commitment to reducing power losses and ensuring a stable, reliable power supply for its honest consumers.

During this drive, TPWODL successfully booked a total load of 3.42 MW, resulting in a penalty collection of ₹55.87 lacs. A total of 1,127 unauthorized connections were dehooked, and 884 cases of irregularities were rectified. Additionally, the campaign saw the processing of 887 new connection applications, with 384 on-the-spot meter installations, ensuring that energy consumption is monitored and billed correctly.

In line with its efforts to combat power theft, TPWODL urges all customers to refrain from engaging in illegal electricity usage, which is not only a punishable offense under the law but also ethically and morally unacceptable. To combat power theft, the company has launched several initiatives, including setting up a dedicated helpline number, 8093061179, for customers to report any instances of illegal electricity usage within its operational area.