Next part of the power scenario of the WBSEB comprises - Infraline

SECURITY & VIGILANCE
Important activities and achievements of S&LP Wing are noted hereunder :
A. INDUSTRIAL RAID PROGRAMME :
Achievements during 2006-07 are enclosed (Annex A). We like to highlight that 730 cases of pilferage by
tampering meters were detected out of 7223 nos. of inspections during 2005-06 whereas only 566 theft cases
have been detected during 2006-07 out of 7,879 nos. of inspections. This indicates that tampering of meter
could be largely prevented by continuous vigil of (S&LP) Wing. However, we could realise Rs. 8.17 Crores in
2006-07 on account of energy pilferage by Industrial consumers compared to 9.10 Crores in 2005-06.
B. Special Activity of (S&LP) Wing :
1. ATC loss of Bhatar Gr. ES was more than 80%. Bhatar Bidyut Parisheba Mela was conducted in
August, 2005 to build up better customer relations and plug sources for pilferage. Actions were taken
in different unconventional ways by engaging co-operative agency to conduct consumer survey, to
locate unidentified consumers. As a result, revenue collection went up five to six times, ATC loss was
lowered to 44% in March 2007.
2. Night raid programmes were conducted in
a) Steel wire drawing industries of Dankuni area under Hooghly (D) Circle and Rajarhat under
Bidhannagar (D) Circle during 26th & 27th August, 2006. Theft was detected in industrial premises
in 4 (four) Bulk and (L&MV) premises on that night.
b) Husking industry premises of Purbasthali area in Bardhaman (D) Circle throughout the nights of
12th July, 2006 and 28th November 2006. FIR was lodged in as many as 12 (twelve) cases
where theft of electricity for second time was detected in 2 (two) cases.
3. Emphasis was given by S & LP Wing HQ for identification and regularisation of unauthorised STWs in
Murshidabad (D) Circle. Extensive surevey was conducted and 951 nos. of unauthorised STWs
approached WBSEB for regularisation. Finally 657 nos. of them deposited revenue amounting to Rs.
1.43 Crores upto 31.03.2007 against receivable amount of Rs. 3.48 Crores upto 31.05.2007.
C. Security Activities to prevent Theft of WBSEB properties :
Theft of WBSEB Materials like Transformer, Conductor, Tower Member etc. have been reduced to a
great extent this year. The cost of Materials stolen was Rs 3.52 crores in 2006-07 (detailed in
Annex B)
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