Archive · 1 Jul 2025
MSEDCL Officer Challenges Suspension Over Kharghar Blackout
An MSEDCL officer in Kharghar was suspended because of a big power outage.
He's not happy about it and says they didn't follow the rules.
He claims he didn't get a warning or a chance to explain before being suspended.
The blackout happened on June 24, 2025, leaving a lot of people without power for a long time.
The officer says he wasn't the only one responsible and that others made decisions too.
He wants the suspension to be canceled and to be given a chance to defend himself.
MSEDCL officer Chandrakant Dahiphale contests his suspension following a Kharghar blackout.
Dahiphale alleges the suspension violated employee service rules and constitutional safeguards.
The blackout on June 24, 2025, left over 25,000 consumers without power for more than 22 hours.
Dahiphale claims the suspension was implemented without prior notice or a hearing.
The officer seeks suspension revocation, a transfer, and a personal hearing to present his case.
- Who
- Chandrakant Dahiphale, an MSEDCL officer, and the Chief Engineer Sanjay Patil.
- What
- A senior MSEDCL officer is challenging his suspension related to a power outage.
- When
- June 24, 2025, the blackout; June 27, 2025, the officer's suspension.
- Where
- Kharghar, India
- Why
- The officer was suspended due to a power outage, but he believes it was unjust.
Officer's Claims
MSEDCL's Stance
Due Process
Officer's Claims
The suspension was unjust and violated due process.
MSEDCL's Stance
MSEDCL's management believes the suspension was based on preliminary findings and departmental procedures are underway.
Responsibility
Officer's Claims
The officer was not solely responsible for the outage.
MSEDCL's Stance
Chief Engineer Patil held Dahiphale responsible.
- Officer's Name
- Chandrakant Dahiphale
- Company
- MSEDCL
- Incident
- Kharghar Power Outage
- Consumers Affected
- 25,000+
- Outage Duration
- 22+ hours
- Date of Suspension
- June 27, 2025
- Hospital Affected
- Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital