The Times of India                  12.03.2013

Damaged streetlights leave roads in dark

CHANDIGARH: The electricity sub-committee of the Chandigarh municipal corporation on Monday conducted a surprise check of streetlights installed across the city. During inspection, many streetlights were found non functional in V-5 -internal roads leading to resident areas. Also, 20% streetlights of Sector 17 were found non-function.

During inspection it was also revealed that streetlights of Sector 27 have been out of order for over six months. The employees of electricity wing revealed that theft of electricity equipments is the major problem in the area.

The streetlights in Industrial Area, near CTU workshop and in Sector 30 were also found non-functional. Similar situation was visible in transport area. MC electricity committee chairman Arun Sood said, "During inspection we found non functional streetlights in many areas and orders have already been given to get these in working order."

Significantly, the electrical staff of MC is suffering due to non availability of electrical equipment and vehicles. The committee has now passed items for purchase to make streetlights functional.