BEST cracks down on power theft, yet 78% of penalties go uncollected

BEST has booked thousands of electricity theft cases and assessed substantial fines. However, a large portion of these penalties remains uncollected by the undertaking. Offenders exploit loopholes and default on installment agreements to avoid payment. BEST faces a fiscal crisis due to these unrecovered dues. The undertaking needs to improve its recovery mechanisms and legal interventions.

Source: Times of India