What is the ruling on consuming electricity during construction for five months without a meter, with the state's knowledge but without official action? What is the ruling on saying that stealing electricity is permissible under the pretext of high prices and arbitrary billing? What is the ruling on using a water pump that operates with stolen electricity, and how can one absolve themselves of this?
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One must guarantee the consumed electricity by estimating its value and paying it to the electricity company. If this is not possible, its value should be given as charity to good causes. One must refrain from using stolen electricity and guarantee what has been consumed from it. The mention of the state does not permit the theft of its funds.
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