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Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption
30 Sep

Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations by introducing an AI-based scanning application for electricity billing. The new system replaces the traditional manual preparation of bills by field staff and aims to eliminate corruption and malpractice within the department. Previously, some meter readers were known to manipulate unit readings, often colluding with consumers to inflate bills for personal gain, resulting in substantial financial losses for the utility. The AI-based app ensures that bills are generated accurately, based on live meter readings, leaving little room for tampering. Under the…
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Major Crackdown on Power Theft in Jalandhar Circle: ₹8.53 Lakh Penalty Imposed on 33 Consumers
24 Aug

Major Crackdown on Power Theft in Jalandhar Circle: ₹8.53 Lakh Penalty Imposed on 33 Consumers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a targeted drive against power theft, the Jalandhar Circle Electricity Department conducted a large-scale inspection across five divisions, penalizing 33 consumers for illegal electricity use and system misuse. 1,242 Connections Inspected, 33 Defaulters Fined Special checking teams inspected 1,242 electricity connections, identifying 33 cases involving direct theft, overloading, and unauthorized commercial use of domestic power connections. A cumulative fine of ₹8.53 lakh has been imposed on the defaulters. Direct Theft and Overload Cases Detected Out of the total, 13 cases were related to direct theft, resulting in a fine of ₹6.95 lakh. The remaining 20…
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