Farmers claim they have been waiting for free power since 2002 in Virudhunagar district at grievance meeting

A group of farmers claimed that they have been waiting for the free electricity since 2002 and urged the district administration to inform whether they would get the power or not with which they would be able to carry out their activities here on Friday.

Speaking at the farmers’ grievance redress meeting held at the Virudhunagar Collectorate, chaired by District Collector Sharanya Ari, the farmers said that the electricity department (Tangedco) officials had given wiring connections and even fitted motors, but had not given the electricity connection till date.

A little over 240 farmers were waiting since 2002, they said and appealed to the Collector to intervene into the issue.