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Transformers on footpaths: HC pulls up BESCOM

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Questioning the act of BESCOM officials in a matter pertaining to the installation of transformers, the Karnataka High Court lashed out at them asking if they are installing them properly. Justice Rammohan Reddy was hearing a petition filed by Ashwini Manoj Patil who lost her husband by electrocution in Church Street area in 2013. She had approached the court asking for a compensation of Rs 29 crore.

When the matter came up for hearing on Friday, the court asked the BESCOM officials as to what was the purpose of installing transformers on footpath. He also asked who is the political leader behind this. He observed that if the member (of legislative assembly) doesn't know the law, he will make him understand that. He said that transformers have to be installed on BESCOM properly, and it should be removed from the pedestrian path. BESCOM officials said that the transformers are not placed on footpaths. Following this, the judge said that they have to prove it by the next hearing. The matter has been posted to July 23.


The matter in question is a transformer situated allegedly on footpath in Church Street near a restaurant cllaed Kaati zone. Last year, a person called Manoj Kumar Patil had died after alleged electrocution from the transformer. Later Ashwini patil approached the court questioning the negligence from BESCOM officials and asking for compensation.

During the previous hearings the court had also asked BBMP and BESCOM officials to do a spot inspection and submit a report. The court had also expressed anxiety on the safety of pedestrians.

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