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JPDCL appeals consumers to use power judiciously, report cases of pilferage
JPDCL appeals consumers to use power judiciously, report cases of pilferage
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 9: Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) of J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today appealed to the consumers to make judicious use of electricity in their households, offices and business centres by switching off all lights, gadgets, devices, etc. when not required.
Addressing a joint press conference, Chairman JPDCL, Jagmohan Sharma, and Corporation’s Managing Director, Er Gurmeet Singh, urged the people to minimise the use of heavy power consuming devices like air conditioners, microwaves, electric cook-tops, etc. especially during peak demand hours from 7 pm to 11 pm.
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness of Power Department for Jammu Division in view of the ongoing summer season.
During the meeting, which was attended by senior officers of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), and J&K Power Transmission Corporation Limited at Raj Bhavan, the Lt Governor passed various important directions to streamline the power transmission and distribution system in the UT.
Stressing on speeding up the process of replacement of damaged transformers to avoid inconvenience to the people, the Lt Governor fixed an 8 hour deadline for replacement of damaged transformers in urban areas, while rural areas will get transformers replaced within 48 hours.