Bhopal, Oct 27: : Madhya Pradesh Central Region Power Distribution Company has recovered Rs 8.31 crore so far this year in 29,584 cases of illegal use and other irregularities.

Official sources said the company found the irregularities in a search drive at 98,531 premises from April to September. Bills of Rs 22.67 crore had been generated in this regard in Bhopal and Gwalior regions.