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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Clarification issued on power line project
Mangaluru: The Udupi-Kasargode Transmission Limited (UKTL), the entity executing the Udupi-Kasaragod 400 kV (Quad) D/c Transmission Line project, has issued a public clarification to address concerns and ensure adherence to established norms. In a move to alleviate concerns regarding land utility, UKTL has clarified that various agricultural activities remain permissible within the transmission corridor. Farmers can continue cultivating crops such as paddy, papaya, mango, black pepper (on cement poles), pineapple, and dragon fruit. This allowance is contingent on these activities not interfering with overhead line structures or clearance zones, and their adherence to relevant safety norms, a release from Venkatesh Kumar Pujari, assistant vice-president, projects, UKTL, stated. A significant advisory has been issued for new construction projects within the transmission corridor. Individuals planning to build new houses are urged to consult with the UKTL office prior to commencing construction. This measure is designed to proactively ensure that any new structures comply with the stringent electrical clearances, thereby mitigating future risks and regulatory complications, he added. Pujari stated the public clarification by UKTL comes as public awareness in the context of large-scale infrastructure projects that intersect with populated and agricultural areas. "The ongoing development of the Udupi-Kasaragod 400 kV (Quad) D/c Transmission Line project operates with the same authority as the telegraph authority under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, granting UKTL the mandate to lay overhead lines. Key safety clearances from electrical conductors, as stipulated by the Indian Electricity Act, are central to the guidelines. A minimum horizontal clearance of 5.6m from any building and a vertical clearance of 7.3m above any building are mandatory. These specifications are non-negotiable and aim to prevent hazardous proximity to high-voltage lines," Pujari stated. For existing residential structures that fall within the transmission corridor or directly beneath the conductors, a govt assessment is slated to determine appropriate compensation based on established guidelines, he stated.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- The Hindu
‘Consider plea to withdraw power connection got through false means'
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed Tangedco to consider a representation made for the disconnection of an electricity service connection obtained on a land in Usilampatti in Madurai district through misrepresentation of facts. The court was hearing a petition filed by K. Azhaguraja of Madurai. The petitioner alleged that K. Sasikumar obtained an electricity service connection for agricultural purposes on the land belonging to one Meenakshi. Sasikumar, through misrepresentation of facts, obtained the fraudulent patta and based on that obtained a fraudulent electricity service connection in collusion with officials, the petitioner alleged. The petitioner said since Ms. Meenakshi was frightened by the unruly act and conduct of Sasikumar, he came to her aid. He had made representations in this regard to the authorities concerned. However, they had not responded to those representations, he said. He sought a direction to the officials to forthwith disconnect the electricity service connection and also sought a direction to the authorities to initiate criminal prosecution and recover penal charges under the Indian Electricity Act. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh directed Tangedco to consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders after giving due opportunity to all the parties concerned in six weeks.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Man who operated illegal settlement at Chandola arrested in Rajasthan
Ahmedabad: The city Crime Branch on Friday arrested Mehmood Pathan alias Lalla Bihari from Moti Zher village in Rajasthan's Banswara district. He is accused of playing a key role in facilitating the illegal settlement of Bangladeshi nationals near Chandola lake and surrounding areas. According to police, the accused allegedly used forged electricity bills and fabricated rent agreements to make false claims of ownership or tenancy of land near the lake. These documents were then allegedly used to set up illegal homes and collect rent and electricity payments from occupants, many of whom were undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants . Authorities allege this amounts to fraud and breach of trust against public utility companies and the residents. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The matter came to light during a recent drive by the Crime Branch to remove unauthorised structures in the area. Investigation revealed that local agents, including Lalla Bihari, helped them settle and even arranged forged Indian documents for them. A case was registered under sections related to fraud, forgery, cheating, criminal conspiracy and unauthorised use of electricity under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police also acted under the provisions of the Indian Electricity Act. He went into hiding soon after the complaint was lodged against him. He was preparing to travel to his native place in UP when he was nabbed.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
Eight accused of power theft, forgery in Chandola
Ahmedabad: A senior officer of the electricity distribution firm, Torrent Power , filed an FIR with the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on Tuesday, alleging large-scale electricity theft and document forgery in the Chandola Lake area. The complainant, Atul Patel, 51, assistant manager with Torrent Power's Amraiwadi Zone, stated he and his team found illegal electricity connections in multiple locations, including Razab Shethni Chali, Millatnagar, Suryanagar and Nawabnagar. The connections were drawn unauthorizedly from the official power grid to nearby makeshift houses. Torrent staff, including Prashant Shah, Ankit Patel, Pankaj Chaudhary and Parth Rawal, found that individuals named Rahim Sheikh, Mustafa Diwan and Basir Sheikh were allegedly supplying electricity illegally to several unauthorised dwellings. It was also found that the electricity bills from Torrent Power were being misused to falsely claim ownership or tenancy rights. The complaint also says that forged rent agreements were created using fake documents, including electricity bills, to establish illegal occupancy of govt land around Chandola Lake. The fraud reportedly involved collecting monthly rent and utility payments from the tenants. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo According to the complaint, key individuals named in the alleged conspiracy include Lalabhai and his son Fateh Mohammed Pathan, Ahmad Shekh, Rehana Bibi Pathan and Kusnubanu Shah. They have been accused of electricity theft, creating fake documents and collecting money from illegal tenants. Torrent Power teams disconnected the unauthorised power connections and removed illegal wiring during the inspection. DCB registered the case under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges related to theft, criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy. Sections of the Indian Electricity Act have also been applied.
