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Haryana Bureau Recovers ₹10.3 Cr Power Theft Dues
24 Aug
Summary
- Haryana State Enforcement Bureau recovered ₹10.3 crore.
- The special drive disposed of 489 power theft cases.
- Gurugram led recovery with ₹3.04 crore and 115 cases.
The Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEB) announced a significant success in its special drive against power theft, recovering ₹10.3 crore and disposing of 489 cases. This month-long campaign, conducted between July 17 and August 17, was designed to speed up the resolution of power theft cases and ensure effective recovery of government revenue.
The director general of police (DGP-HSEB), Navdeep Singh Virk, highlighted the bureau's commitment to safeguarding revenue through effective enforcement. Gurugram district saw the highest recovery, with ₹3.04 crore collected and 115 cases resolved. Other districts also reported substantial recoveries, including ₹1.2 crore in Faridabad and over ₹42 lakh in Palwal.
HSEB, established in 2023, is a specialized unit of the Haryana Police that addresses illegal activities such as environmental violations and illegal mining. Additional director general of police Ravi Kiran emphasized that power theft is an economic crime with wider implications, burdening honest consumers. The bureau is prioritizing the speedy resolution of pending cases alongside strengthening enforcement measures.
