Unsafe ways of drawing cables by service providers
Voice of The Reader

Unsafe ways of drawing cables by service providers

October 5, 2024

Has CESC relinquished its responsibility to public?

Sir,

Indiscriminate and unsafe methods of laying cables by internet and cable TV service providers have been a frequent source of complaints. However, the practice continues unchecked, as neither the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) nor the service providers seem to respond to this serious civic hazard.

I have attached a photograph showing a cable from an electric pole sagging at just 6 to 7 feet from the ground near my house on 9th Cross, Saraswathipuram.

CESC denies responsibility, advising me to contact the service provider. However, there is no way to identify whose cables they are, as all the providers refuse to acknowledge ownership.

It appears that CESC has permitted internet service providers to use electric poles for tying cables, but it’s common to see these cables haphazardly attached. The intermingling of open electric wires with these cables is particularly alarming and poses a significant danger, potentially leading to disastrous accidents. I urge the authorities to take immediate action, ensuring accountability before a serious incident occurs.

– Dr. Srinath, Saraswathipuram, 1.10.2024

You can also mail us your views, opinions, and stories to [email protected]

ABOUT

Mysuru’s favorite and largest circulated English evening daily has kept the citizens of Mysuru informed and entertained since 1978. Over the past 45 years, Star of Mysore has been the newspaper that Mysureans reach for every evening to know about the happenings in Mysuru city. The newspaper has feature rich articles and dedicated pages targeted at readers across the demographic spectrum of Mysuru city. With a readership of over 2,50,000 Star of Mysore has been the best connection between it’s readers and their leaders; between advertisers and customers; between Mysuru and Mysureans.

CONTACT

Academy News Papers Private Limited, Publishers, Star of Mysore & Mysuru Mithra, 15-C, Industrial ‘A’ Layout, Bannimantap, Mysuru-570015. Phone no. – 0821 249 6520

To advertise on Star of Mysore, email us at

Online Edition: [email protected]
Print Editon: [email protected]
For News/Press Release: [email protected]