Patiala – In a surprise raid conducted by The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the Punjab traffic police station has been slapped a fine of Rs 75,000 for alleged electricity theft.
According to media reports, the action came a day after the traffic police challaned some vehicles of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited ( PSPCL). Some police officials were of the view that the PSPCL authorities raided the police station in retaliation to challans of their vehicles.
Chief Engineer Paramjeet Singh Khaira, however, said, “Our team conducted a raid at the Patiala traffic police station and found that the power load there was 6 kW more than the sanctioned load. A fine was imposed on the police authorities for that violation. I don’t understand why the two issues are being related. They issued a challan, we paid the fine and the matter was over.”
[ads2]He said the PSPCL also had a complaint-handling procedure. If the police department had any apprehensions, it could submit an explanation within 15 days and the issue could be reviewed, he added.
Though SP Traffic Pushpa Devi confirmed that she issued 12 challans for government vehicles a few days back.
Patiala SSP Hardial Mann said he was unaware of any fine being slapped on the department for power theft.