KPDCL issues directions for new power connections

Srinagar, July 12

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Friday advised owners of under-construction commercial and residential buildings to immediately apply for temporary connection in the concerned Electric subdivision offices for running operations that require electricity.

An official spokesperson said in a statement said that electricity connection for under-construction commercial and residential buildings is mandatory and not applying for connection and using electricity unauthorisedly shall invite punitive action under the Electricity Act.

“Directions have been issued to all Executive Engineers of KPDCL to inspect and frame list of under-construction buildings with status of power connections,” said the statement.

The spokesperson said those owners “who apply for a new electricity connection for their under- construction buildings falling in commercial or residential category, get a temporary line along with meter at a specified rate which will be converted into a permanent one at notified tariff when the construction activity is completed.”