Ludhiana, Feb. 26 -- As the financial year nears completion on March 31, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) Ludhiana central zone has ramped up efforts to recover outstanding dues from defaulters across the city. In the past week alone, the power utility has disconnected around 12,575 connections, including domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers.

Among the worst-hit areas, the Focal Point division, an industrial hub, has the highest outstanding dues at Rs.39 crore, followed by Aggar Nagar division with Rs.38.39 crore, City West with Rs.31.5 crore, and Sunder Nagar division with Rs.31 crore.

According to PSPCL officials, the total outstanding dues across the zone stood at Rs.214.2 crore. So far, the corporation ha...