KOCHI : In a rare move, the KSEB on Tuesday disconnected the power supply to more than 50 offices on the premises of the Collectorate due to non-payment of power bills. The outage pushed crucial government offices into darkness, impacting services and operations.
The KSEB removed 13 fuses due to outstanding bills dating back to 2021. Highlighting the severity of the issue, an assistant engineer from KSEB Thrikkakara said that despite notices and warnings, several offices failed to clear their arrears, leading to the disconnection of 13 out of the 48 total power connections in the building. “Following the disconnection on Tuesday, three offices paid the bill and the connection was restored,” he said.
