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1,055 fined for misusing domestic EB connection

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May 21, 2025

A sum of ₹3.49 crore has been collected as fine from 1,055 consumers in Dindigul in the past two years for diverting domestic power connections to commercial purposes (February 2022-March 2025), Tangedco stated in a reply to TNIE's RTI query filed last month.

- SARAVANAN MP @Dindigul

A top official from Tangedco (Dindigul) said, "The misuse of power connections is defined as misuse of power tariff. This is an offence and causes huge financial loss to Tangedco. Most of these connections are detected by assessors during bimonthly visits and field officers during their inspections. After high consumption

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