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. 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.
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