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How do I go about reporting possible illegal power theft?
kashi - 10 January, 2011 | Bangalore | Power | Need Help
Hi all,
A local politician's crony group is about to start one of those political function-disguised-as-religious-function, on the road in front of our house....Loud speakers, religious idols, film music, etc. It'll probably go on for 3-4 days.
Today, I observed that they have put up some electrical connections, with wires connected to public electric poles.They're possibly illegal, but I'm not an expert.
This is not the first time such functions are being held here, and I've observed in the past that whenever there's power cut in the area, the loud speakers also stop. So I'm guessing these guys draw power primarily from the public grid, and switch to generator only during power cuts.
I'd like BESCOM to investigate if there's power theft going on here and take action.
Do you think I should formally complain and ask for an investigation (which may also show there's no power theft or they've taken permissions, etc)? Or is there somebody - an ombudsman or such - I can tip off and they'll take it up?
How do you suggest I go about it? I checked BESCOM grievance redressal forms on their website, but I don't see anything related to possible power thefts.
Or am I wasting my time by complaining?
What has been others' experiences?
Thanks
Kashi
COMMENTS
let's make this a test case
murali772 - 11 January, 2011 - 12:23
@ Kashi - The bigger problem these tamasha's (in the name of religion and language) create for residents in the neighbourhood is the noise pollution - check this.
As far as power theft is concerned, apparently, the powers that be have been looking the other way all these years. But, now that the redoubtable, Mr Manivannan, has taken charge as the MD of BESCOM, there's a likelihood that such practices will be put an end to as soon as a number of initiatives that he is currently working on are put in place. Meanwhile, you may send him a mail detailing the activity, location, etc to mani300bc@gmaildotcom
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