Dimapur, August 10 (MExN): A surprise check on theft of power by Special Task Force (STF) consisting of District Administration, Police and the Dimapur based Power Department officers and staff was carried out in Dimapur on August 9, 2011.
A press note issued by Er. Nitovi A.Wotsa, E.E (E) Dimapur stated that the checking was conducted at Thilixu Block II, III along Dhansiripar road. During the raids, 31 unauthorized connections were detected and the defaulters were penalized as per provisions of Electricity Act 2003 part-XIV, Offence and Penalties, followed by signing a good behavior bond not to repeat offence in future.
The note stated that theft of power (unauthorized tapping) is cognizable offence as per Section 379 of Indian penal Code (IPC) and is punishable by imprisonment up to there years or a fine or both. The officers that participated in the operation were: Pakon Patton, E.A.C, Asang Changkija, S.I, Nitovi A.Wotsa, E.E (E) Dimapur and Hokhuvi Aye, SDO (E) No II, Dimapur.
A press note issued by Er. Nitovi A.Wotsa, E.E (E) Dimapur stated that the checking was conducted at Thilixu Block II, III along Dhansiripar road. During the raids, 31 unauthorized connections were detected and the defaulters were penalized as per provisions of Electricity Act 2003 part-XIV, Offence and Penalties, followed by signing a good behavior bond not to repeat offence in future.
The note stated that theft of power (unauthorized tapping) is cognizable offence as per Section 379 of Indian penal Code (IPC) and is punishable by imprisonment up to there years or a fine or both. The officers that participated in the operation were: Pakon Patton, E.A.C, Asang Changkija, S.I, Nitovi A.Wotsa, E.E (E) Dimapur and Hokhuvi Aye, SDO (E) No II, Dimapur.
