Chandigarh, May 26 -- The Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has launched a Voluntary Declaration Scheme (VDS), offering consumers a final opportunity to admit to tampered electricity meters without facing legal action. The scheme is specifically designed for consumers who have tampered with their electricity meters and now wish to regularise their connections. In accordance with the 2018 regulations of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), CPDL is offering consumers a one-time chance to admit their wrongdoing and rectify it. According to CPDL, no complaint or police case will be registered in connection with meter tampering as long as the disclosure is made before June 9. Moreover, the penalty - a 12-month assessment fee - will be halved to a six-month fee. CPDL has clarified that this is a one-time opportunity, and after this period, strict action will be taken under regular rules if meter tampering is found. Therefore, consumers are urged to take advantage of this scheme within the stipulated time and regularise their electricity connections. Under the Voluntary Declaration Scheme, consumers will be required to get a new meter installed and the cost of the new meter will have to be borne by them. The electricity meter and service cable will be provided and installed by CPDL, eliminating unnecessary delays, and making the entire process seamless and convenient. Also, to streamline the process, CPDL has stated that the new meters will be installed within 72 hours of payment. As part of privatisation of the Chandigarh electricity department, from February 1, the entire power distribution and retail supply business of the department was transferred to CPDL. It is fully owned by Kolkata-based Eminent Electricity Distribution Limited (EEDL), a 100% subsidiary of the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) under RPSG Group....