Between April 2020 and October 2023, major electricity supply companies reported at least 1.2 lakh cases of illegal power usage, resulting in fines of Rs 278 crore. The highest number of cases, 69,397, were recorded in the jurisdiction of the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom). Bengaluru Urban district accounted for the most cases and fines collected, with 30,066 cases resulting in Rs 83.2 crore. The fines collected are expected to increase in the coming months.https://ift.tt/MT5exsl