PRAYAGRAJ, May 6 -- The power department has launched a drive in the district to identify such consumers, both domestic and commercial, who are using more electricity than their approved load.

In this connection, in the month of April, the department identified 29 such consumers and now process is underway to enhance the load of their connection and also take appropriate action against them.

An investigation by the power department has revealed that some commercial consumers were using electricity equal to 30 to 35 kilowatts while taking connection of mere 5 to 7 kilowatts.

The power theft on such a large scale is not only causing revenue loss to the department but is also creating trouble for other consumers.

Power department officia...