Lucknow: Additional chief secretary (energy) and UPPCL chairman Ashish Kumar Goel took strict action against officials for negligence and delays in replacing damaged transformers. A junior engineer (JE) was suspended, while one superintendent engineer (SE), two executive engineers (EE), one assistant engineer (AE), and one JE were issued adverse entries. The chief engineer (CE) of Rae Bareli was also charge-sheeted.
Review of Discom Functioning
Reviewing the performance of state power distribution companies (discoms), Goel directed officials to ensure that electricity supply strictly adheres to the scheduled roster. He emphasized that any reduction in supply must be compensated promptly to maintain reliability.
Specific Actions Taken
- The CE of Rae Bareli was charge-sheeted for transformer-related negligence.
- The SE of Mainpuri received an adverse entry.
- An AE and a JE were also penalized, with the JE suspended.
- The EE of Sidhauli was given an adverse entry regarding transformer issues.
Monitoring and Prevention Measures
Goel instructed that tripping incidents must be minimized and reviewed on a daily basis. To achieve this, he directed the UPPCL director (distribution), technical directors of all discoms, and all CEs to conduct daily monitoring of tripping events.
He added that any damage to transformers will be thoroughly investigated, and responsibility will be fixed. This will be followed by recovery of costs and disciplinary action. Damaged transformers must be replaced quickly to restore normal power supply without delay.
Focus on Summer Preparedness
With rising temperatures, Goel stressed the need for heightened alertness to ensure uninterrupted power supply as per schedule. He also emphasized regular maintenance of power lines and transformers to prevent damage and minimize outages.
