VP Dutta said the unauthorised constructions not only create hindrance in efficient functioning of transmission system but often damage the transmission lines and other electrical installations.
In view of safety concerns, Delhi government has decided to remove all unauthorised structures falling in the way of major power transmission lines and will come out with a policy to examine relocation of people who have constructed houses under the network.
Chief minister Sheila Dikshit said the heavy transmission lines cannot be shifted from their current locations and authorities will have to remove constructions falling in the way of the network.
"The transmission lines cannot be shifted. So we do not have any option but to remove the constructions falling in the way of the transmission networks. We will come out with a policy on the issue," Dikshit said.
The Delhi Transco Ltd (DTL), which maintains the power transmission network in the city, had yesterday written to the
city government as well as to the MCD to remove all unauthorised structures under the high-voltage power lines.
The chief minister said the government will examine whether affected people can be provided any relocation. DTL's request to the city government and MCD to remove the structures came a week after several people were electrocuted following snapping of a power transmission line in Khajoori Khas area of the city.
VP Dutta, director (Operations) of DTL, said during the last one year around 5,000 people have been served notices
by the utility to remove unauthorised structures but nobody paid heed.
Dutta said the unauthorised constructions not only create hindrance in efficient functioning of transmission system but often damage the transmission lines and other electrical installations.
As per electricity act, a 35 meter (17.5 meter on each side of transmission line) 'Right of Way' is required for a 220 KV transmission line and while for a 400 KV line, 52 meter of space (26 meter on each side) is required to ensure proper maintenance of the transmission lines and safety of general public.
However, residents in Khajoori Khas, whose houses fall beneath the transmission line, said they will not shift or heed to any government directives.
"I had built my house much before the transmission line was put up here. We will resist any move to remove the houses here," said a resident of the area. Power department officials said unauthorised constructions along the transmission network have come up in
several areas in the city.
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