The Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL) on Friday constituted special teams to probe the status of temporary power connections issued in 18 districts under the discom asking the officials leading the teams to submit their findings to the headquarters within two working days.
This comes after the UP Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) recently found gross irregularities in giving temporary power connections in Noida and Greater Noida. The UPPCL has issued charge sheets to 23 engineers and three clerks in the matter.
According to an office memorandum issued by PVVNL director (commercial) IP Singh, six teams will probe the status of temporary power connections in as many zones namely Noida, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, Bulandshahr and Saharanpur.
