India, Feb. 27 -- GREATER NOIDA

The Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) in February has disconnected power connections to 830 consumers who had failed to clear their dues, and initiated legal action against those involved in pilferage, officials aware of the development said on Wednesday.

Officials said the action is part of efforts to maximise revenue collection and 12 specialised teams have been deployed for the purpose. They said the highest number of defaulters were concentrated in Tilapata, Saini, Sakipur, Shivrajpur, Khairpur Gurjar, Bisrakh Jalalpur, Junaidpur, Sunpura, Ladpura, and Kanarsi.

"As many as 830 consumers whose power was cut owed a total of Rs.72.5 crore. However, following the rigorous disconnection drive, 220 consum...