India, Aug. 22 -- In an effort to curb electricity theft and promote responsible consumption, the Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) Noida conducted an awareness campaign across multiple locations on Thursday.

In the Noida Phase-2, Ghaziabad Road and Bhangel area, officials inspected 12 electricity premises and found irregularities in three of them. Two premises were involved in electricity theft in e-rickshaw charging setups, with 9 kVA and 16 kVA of unrecorded consumption. Another location was found running a 32 kVA load against the approved connection, officials said.

"Based on available evidence, legal action will be taken against all violators," said Amit Tripathi, executive engineer, second, Noida, who also led the ...