Who or where to complain about electricity pilferage?
Posted on: 10/Jun/2014 2:16:22 PM
Any use of electric power not following the Electricity Disciplinary Rules is considered as pilferage of electric power.
Different methods of electricity pilferage are:
- Illegally connecting leads from a pillar box junction or a transformer
- Taking power from one house to another,
- Using a power line meant for domestic purposes to commercial purposes
- Arresting the running meter with objects such as powerful magnets
- Disconnecting the meter periodically while using power
- Instead of taking a permission for temporary connections for buildings or constructions using a permanent source
18 flying squads and squads formed by retired military personnel function under the Chairman of the Electricity Board to detect & reduce the pilferage of electric power throughout Tamil Nadu.
Telephone Numbers for making complaints on electricity pilferage:
- Chennai - 94458 57591, 044-2841 2906
- Madurai - 94430 37508, 0452-2537508
- Coimbatore 94430 49456, 0422-2499560
- Trichy - 9443329851, 0431- 2422166
For other areas, contact the Chennai Head Office or the regional Chief Engineer.
