Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Thane Civic Chief Directs No Power for Unauthorized Properties
The Thane Municipal Commissioner told electricity companies in the area that they can't give power to buildings that haven't been approved.
This is because the high court has said that only legal buildings can get electricity.
The companies must now check if a building is allowed before connecting power.
They will work with the city's development department to make sure they follow the rules.
This is to stop people from getting electricity illegally.
Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao instructed power companies not to supply electricity to unauthorized structures.
The order stems from high court directives prohibiting power to illegal constructions.
Electricity companies must verify the legal status of buildings before granting connections.
The TMC and power companies will collaborate on a joint verification process.
The goal is to ensure compliance with court orders and prevent illegal connections.
- Who
- Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL), and Torrent Power
- What
- Thane Municipal Commissioner instructed power supply companies to stop providing electricity to unauthorized structures.
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Thane
- Why
- To comply with high court orders and prevent power supply to illegal constructions.
- Issued By
- Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao
- Entities Involved
- MSEDCL, Torrent Power, TMC
- Date of Instruction
- July 23
- Location
- Thane
- Legal Basis
- High Court Orders