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Economic Offences States - West Bengal CESC sees power theft declining in Kolkata Kohinoor Mandal
The organisers are slowly moving away from traditional illuminating instruments and opting for more energy-efficient gadgets.
Kolkata , Sept 26 The national average power transmission and distribution (T&D) loss, read power theft, is 35-40 per cent. But here, even during the Durga Puja when the whole region lights itself up for the occasion, it is as low as 15.5 per cent. This claim is not made by any political party but by a power utility company. CESC Ltd has announced that power theft will be down to around five per cent after deducting the mandatory technical system loss of 10 per cent out of the total T&D loss. According to Mr D.K. Sen, Executive Director, the consciousness against power theft has risen sharply, which it is reflected in the increasing number of applications from the Durga Puja organisers for temporary power connections. A few years ago, it was almost negligible but last year, 2,724 connections were given. On Tuesday, two days before the pujas commence, CESC officials said that it would be touching 3,000. "The growing number of connections only reflects the desire of the organisers to comply with the law and fight against power pilferage. This is an outstanding phenomenon and it should be appreciated," Mr Sen said. He added that the awareness was not just restricted to pilferage. Better and modern electrical practices have also been adopted. The safety aspect is top on the priorities list. Moreover, the organisers are slowly moving away from traditional illuminating instruments and opting for more energy-efficient gadgets. All these measures have resulted in fewer accidents, CESC said. This phenomenon is not just symbolical of Durga Puja. The same is witnessed even during Diwali or Kali Puja as it is celebrated here, Christmas and Eid. "We are giving such temporary connections for other festivals too, but obviously the numbers are fewer as social participation is low," he said. CESC, however, is not taking all the credit. It appreciates the roles played by the judiciary, the administration and the fourth estate against power pilferage. It also congratulated the West Bengal State Electricity Board for its efforts in this regard. However, policing will not stop as rogue organisers are always there. In 2005, CESC filed 413 FIRs with the police. "More than 300 offenders have applied for connection this year after paying last year's penalty."
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