Pune : MSEDCL Assures Prompt Power Connection Ahead of Festive Season
Pune : MSEDCL issues safety guidelines ahead of Ganeshotsav
For the upcoming Ganeshotsav, MSEDCL Chief Engineer Rajendra Pawar has informed to keep the Mahavitaran system in Pune circle ready to provide new temporary power connections and prompt power service to public bodies without delay & to take special measures for electrical safety.
As per information, in the wake of Ganeshotsav, on Monday (28th) the Chief Engineer of Pune Circle’s Rajendra Pawar reviewed. At this time, Superintending Engineer Arvind Bulbule, Sanjeev Rathore and Executive Engineers were present.
Pawar said that the process of providing temporary electricity connection to Ganesh Mandals should be done speedily. If there are any other difficulties along with filling the online application, the boards should help for the same. From where the new electricity connection is to be provided, all the switches and the electricity system on the route of the processions should be inspected and maintenance should be done as necessary.
Also, the process of returning the security deposit amount of Ganesh Mandals to them should be completed within one to two months after Ganeshotsav, Pawar explained further.
Domestic electricity tariff will be charged for temporary electricity connection of public Ganeshotsav mandals. As rain is likely, Ganesh Mandals should take proper care of the electrical system to avoid possible hazards. Electrical arrangement and set-up for pavilion and lighting must be done by authorized electrical contractors only.
Pawar has further asked to make sure that the earthing of the electrical system in the mandap is in good condition. If the insulation of the wires inside the circle is damaged, current may flow through such wires into the iron sheets of the pavilion or wet objects. To avoid this type of connection, the wires should be stripped or if connections are to be made, they should be covered with insulation tape of suitable capacity. Make sure to put plywood or wooden boards behind the switchboard.
It is essential to have separate neutral for power supply and generator during Ganeshotsav. If the generator is started when the power supply is off for some reason, the single neutral causes the current in the generator to flow into the low voltage line. It creates a possibility of electrical accident. Public Ganesha Mandals are being appealed to by Mahavitaran to check daily that the lighting wires installed in public places along with the electricity system in the mandap are not bent down or disturbed due to continuous rain and strong wind.
