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Haryana power utility still yet to clear 2,000 abandoned poles with two months left
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 07:31 AM
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The Haryana electricity distribution company has not removed about 2,000 defunct poles despite a deadline that expires in two months, raising safety concerns.
The state electricity distribution company in Haryana has been given a two‑month window to dismantle roughly 2,000 obsolete power poles that are no longer in service. The deadline, set by the state government, is approaching, but the utility has not yet begun large‑scale removal work.
Officials say the abandoned poles pose hazards to public safety, obstruct roadways and impede ongoing infrastructure projects. The government had directed the discom to clear the structures to improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of accidents.
As of the latest report, the utility has not submitted a concrete action plan, and the deadline remains a concern for both authorities and local residents who have repeatedly raised complaints about the eyesore and danger posed by the idle poles.
The state may consider imposing penalties or taking over the removal task if the discom fails to meet the schedule, underscoring the urgency of the issue for Haryana's urban and rural areas.
Officials say the abandoned poles pose hazards to public safety, obstruct roadways and impede ongoing infrastructure projects. The government had directed the discom to clear the structures to improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of accidents.
As of the latest report, the utility has not submitted a concrete action plan, and the deadline remains a concern for both authorities and local residents who have repeatedly raised complaints about the eyesore and danger posed by the idle poles.
The state may consider imposing penalties or taking over the removal task if the discom fails to meet the schedule, underscoring the urgency of the issue for Haryana's urban and rural areas.