LOCAL body offices across the state may soon get a power shock as the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has decided to disconnect their electricity supply, except for essential services such as street lights, hospitals, and water supply, over pending power bill dues. According to the data accessed by TNIE, the total dues from local bodies stand at ₹1959.67 crore.
The decision to disconnect power to civic bodies was taken at a board meeting held at Tangedco head office in Chennai on February 15. The minutes of the meeting were accessed by TNIE on Wednesday.
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