Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Haryana High Court Pressures Government on Power Line Relocation
The High Court is upset with the Haryana government because they haven't moved high-voltage power lines away from people's houses, even after many years.
The court found that the government is using old data.
The court is ordering the government to provide a new report with updated information and to prevent new houses from being built under the dangerous power lines in the future.
The government must stop blaming each other and solve the problem.
This has been going on since 2016.
High Court criticizes Haryana government for lack of progress in relocating high-tension power lines.
The case concerns the relocation of power lines over houses in Haryana municipalities.
The court noted that figures in recent affidavits were identical to those from 2022.
Disagreements exist between electricity boards and urban local bodies regarding responsibilities.
The court ordered a fresh status report and emphasized future policy changes.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Haryana government, power distribution companies, and urban local bodies.
- What
- The High Court is reviewing the relocation of high-tension power lines in Haryana.
- When
- The court ordered a new status report within three weeks.
- Where
- Haryana, India.
- Why
- To ensure the safety of residents and address the issue of power lines over houses.
Responsibility
Compliance
Responsibility for safety
Responsibility
Power companies should ensure power lines are safe and relocated.
Compliance
Municipal bodies are responsible for removing illegal constructions.
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Case Duration
- Nine years
- Concern
- Relocation of overhead power lines
- Key Parties
- Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam
- Next Hearing
- In three weeks
- Issue
- High-tension electricity lines
