Archive · 19 Jul 2026
MSEDCL Imposes ₹81.55 Lakh Penalty for Power Theft
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has been very strict about people stealing electricity.
They found out that 1,281 people in Pune were stealing electricity and made them pay a total of ₹81.55 lakh as a penalty.
This happened over 15 days.
The stolen electricity was worth 3,40,730 units.
The company is serious about this and says that stealing electricity is against the law and can be dangerous.
They also warned that if people don't pay the penalty, they might face legal action.
The company's officials, like Dhananjay Aundhekar and Sunil Kakade, are leading this effort to make sure everyone uses electricity properly.
MSEDCL imposed ₹81.55 lakh penalties on 1,281 consumers for stealing 3,40,730 units of electricity over 15 days.
Action was taken under Sections 135, 138, and 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for tampering with meters or illegal connections.
The drive was led by Director (Operations) Dhananjay Aundhekar and Chief Engineer Sunil Kakade across Pune Circle.
Penalties were highest in Rasta Peth Urban Circle (₹23.30 lakh), followed by Pune Rural (₹29.82 lakh) and Ganeshkhind Urban (₹28.42 lakh).
Between April and July, 2,283 theft cases were detected, involving 8,74,559 units of electricity, with penalties totaling ₹7.61 crore.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
- What
- Imposed penalties for electricity theft
- When
- Over the past 15 days and between April and July of the current financial year
- Where
- Pune Circle, including Rasta Peth Urban, Pune Rural, and Ganeshkhind Urban Circles
- Why
- To crack down on electricity theft and ensure legal compliance
- Organization
- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)
- Penalty Amount
- ₹81.55 lakh
- Number of Consumers Penalized
- 1,281
- Electricity Stolen
- 3,40,730 units
- Duration of Drive
- 15 days
- Legal Sections Involved
- 135, 138, 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003
- Key Officials
- Dhananjay Aundhekar (Director Operations), Sunil Kakade (Chief Engineer)
- Total Cases in FY
- 2,283 (April-July)