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Energy Dept Orders Temporary Power Connections for Ganeshotsav Pandals from Sept 14
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:32 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh Energy Department has issued guidelines requiring temporary electricity connections for Ganesh festival pandals and jhankis starting September 14, with penalties for unauthorized use.
The Madhya Pradesh Energy Department released a set of directives ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav, which begins on September 14. Organisers of worship pandals and decorative jhankis are now required to obtain temporary electricity connections for any power usage during the festivities. The guidelines specify that these connections must be arranged through the department’s standard application process and approved before installation.
The department emphasized that any pandal or jhanki using electricity without the mandated temporary connection will be subject to enforcement action, including possible disconnection of supply and penalties as per existing regulations. Officials have urged festival committees to comply promptly to avoid disruptions and ensure public safety.
These measures aim to streamline power distribution, prevent overloads on the grid, and curb illegal tapping of electricity during the high‑traffic celebration period. The Energy Department will conduct inspections throughout the festival to monitor compliance and address any violations swiftly.
The department emphasized that any pandal or jhanki using electricity without the mandated temporary connection will be subject to enforcement action, including possible disconnection of supply and penalties as per existing regulations. Officials have urged festival committees to comply promptly to avoid disruptions and ensure public safety.
These measures aim to streamline power distribution, prevent overloads on the grid, and curb illegal tapping of electricity during the high‑traffic celebration period. The Energy Department will conduct inspections throughout the festival to monitor compliance and address any violations swiftly.