KPTCL cracks down on 45 self-execution projects violating power rules
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) is penalizing 45 large housing and commercial projects for failing to complete mandatory electrical infrastructure. These developers must establish dedicated substations for high-load projects to ensure grid reliability.
Why it matters
Enforcing infrastructure compliance prevents power grid instability and ensures that rapid urban development does not overwhelm public utility resources.
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has identified 45 cases and served notices to large housing or commercial establishments for failing to complete the mandatory electrical infrastructure within the stipulated timeline under self execution projects or have violated the provisions of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC).
A release on Friday stated that a penalty of 10% will be imposed in accordance with the applicable KERC regulations for violations. Wherever the mandatory electrical infrastructure is not completed within the stipulated timeline and such non-compliance results in transmission constraints at KPTCL sub-stations, appropriate action, including disconnection of electricity supply, may be initiated in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory provisions to safeguard reliable power supply to the general public, it added.
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