How was Lucknow hotel given 250 kv power connection?

LUCKNOW Levana Suites was issued a 250 kv power connection despite the fact that it was a residential apartment, which was turned into a hotel in violation of norms. An initial probe after the fire incident revealed that the hotel owners were carrying out illegal commercial activity on a residential plot without an approved map, said officials.

Sample this: Many residents of Ashok Vihar Colony in Faizullahganj have been running from pillar to post to get power connection, but LESA engineers have been denying them a connection for the last one year, citing one reason or the other. But in case of Levana Suites, the same officials released a commercial connection despite the building having a residential map, claimed a few applicants in the colony.

However, Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd (MVVNL) MD Bhawani Singh Khangarot said, “The rules say connections could be given if anyone gives a copy of the plan/map of the building/colony duly showing the constructed area of the entire building/colony approved by the development authority/mahapalika/nagarpalika/gram panchayat, or certified by a registered architect, and signed by the applicant.