In view of the upcoming ‘Ganesh Festival,’ Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company limited (CSPDCl) has started providing temporary power connections to the ‘Pooja Pandals’.
“The field officials of CSPDCl have been instructed to issue temporary power connections for ‘Ganesh Pandals’ for lighting and decorative purposes,” Deputy General Manager (Public Relation) Vijay Mishra said in a press statement released here on Saturday.
He further said, in case it if found that the power is being illegally used in any Pandal then not only the power connection will be severed but action will be initiated against the person concern. Financial penalties will be also imposed in this case, he added.
According to Mishra, power demands jumps during the festive season and based on the experiences of past years, the power companies are ready with the plans to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
He further explained that the electricity connection given to Pooja Pandal is for religious and public purpose and hence its commercial use is prohibited. For averting any mishap out of electricity, he stressed over the use of electrical appliances that qualify the legal and safety measures.
“It has also been decided that surprise checking teams headed by junior engineer level officers will be formed in all zones of the Raipur city. These teams will carry out surprise checks of the Pooja Pandals,” Mishra said.