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Bareilly: In a bid to make consumers pay their pending bills, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has decided to maintain a ‘name and shame’ list of defaulters. Officials at the power department said a list is being prepared and the department will soon be publishing the names of the defaulters along with their address in newspapers. We have been receiving complaints that the department does not take action against defaulters and collect old dues. Besides, banners to the effect will put up at sub stations.Speaking with TOI, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) executive engineer PA Moga said, “We feel this is an effective measure to recover dues from defaulters by making them feel ashamed for not paying their bills. Initially, when a defaulter is identified and a notice as reminder is served on him to clear his pending bills at the earliest..