Thane Civic Chief: No Power to Unauthorized Properties
Representative Image THANE: On Wednesday, Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao directed power companies to refrain from supplying electricity to any unauthorized structures, emphasizing the need for verification of legal statuses. During a high-level meeting at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) headquarters, Rao stressed that providing power to unauthorized buildings contravenes court orders and should be strictly prohibited through diligent verification processes. “The high court has explicitly stated that electricity should not be supplied to unauthorized constructions,” he affirmed, noting that both Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) and Torrent Power are legally obligated to confirm a building’s legality before permitting…