Chandigarh Power Co. Threatens to Cut Power to 805 Homes
Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has issued disconnection notices to 805 homeowners in Chandigarh due to unauthorized constructions too close to electric poles and overhead power lines. These violations include extended buildings, protruding balconies, boundary walls, and encroachments that directly impact electrical infrastructure. After CPDL took over the city’s power distribution in February 2025, a thorough survey was conducted across multiple localities, including villages and colonies, to identify safety violations. CPDL officials reported that violations were found in various areas, leading to the issuance of notices in Sector 25, Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26,…