Do not tamper with streetlights and electrical systems in any way; Municipal Corporation appeals to the citizens
Pimpri: Citizens should not tamper with the street light poles and electrical equipment in any way, should not touch the poles and feeder pillars, should not take unlicensed electricity from the street light poles. Commissioner and Administrator Rajesh Patil has appealed to all to be vigilant in this regard as there is a possibility of danger to life or loss of life due to such various acts. For the safety of the citizens, all the street light poles in Pimpri Chinchwad city have been inspected by the Municipal Electrical Engineer. Commissioner and Administrator Rajesh Patil also appealed to the citizens to lodge a complaint on the telephone and website of the Municipal Corporation in case of shock to the electricity pole, rusty and dangerous pole, broken junction box and feeder pillar.
For the public safety of the citizens, lighting has been arranged for the buildings, public places, street lighting in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area. Maintenance and repair of lighting system is done by the corporation as per requirement. All the street lights in Pimpri Chinchwad have been inspected by all the electrical engineers of the corporation for the safety of the city dwellers. Care is being taken to ensure that no pole is found in dangerous situations. In case of any deficiencies, errors or insecurities in these works, the citizens can call 673333333, Sarathi Helpline.-8888006666 or register Sarathi online.[email protected] Complaints should be lodged at this website, said Sandesh Chavan, city engineer with the power department.
Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation supplies three phase 440 volts of electricity for lighting from buildings and lampposts. However, the citizens should strictly follow the instructions given by the Municipal Corporation regarding safety. Citizens should not tamper with the street light poles and electrical equipment in any way, should not touch the poles and feeder pillars, should not take unauthorized electricity from the street light poles, should not tie animals to the poles, should not climb the poles with their feet on the junction box, should not tie the poles Do not take poles, do not flex the poles, do not build hoardings, do not pull any kind of cable or wire from the poles. Such an act as directed does not rule out the possibility of endangering the life of the concerned citizen or causing loss of life. The corporation will not be held responsible for any loss of life or property due to such an act, said Sandesh Chavan, co-engineer of the power department.
