During festivals, uninterrupted electricity becomes a lifeline for devotees and organisers. Keeping this festive demand in mind, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a leading power utility, has announced a special initiative. The company will now provide ‘Tatkal’ electricity connections within just 24 hours for organising Ram Leela, Durga Puja, and other major celebrations, ensuring that festivities go on without a hitch.
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“To obtain a ‘tatkal’ temporary electricity connection from Tata Power-DDL, consumers simply need to visit the customer care centre at the division office to complete easy formalities. Alternatively, consumers can also apply for tatkal and make payments for the temporary connection online through Tata Power-DDL’s official website tatapower-ddl.com,” it said.
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To facilitate a smooth process and hassle-free experience of tatkal, meters are readily available at zonal offices. Once the customer submits the application along with the demand note, it said.
“Tata Power-DDL is also putting safety of people in mass gatherings on top priority. The concerned team is conducting inspections of electrical installations such as poles, streetlights, towers, wires, substations, and feeder pillars to identify and rectify safety hazards, if any. It has also issued advisory to its consumers to take due precautions with their wiring and avoid any loose connections, as these can lead to accidents. It is also crucial to install an ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) to protect both people and equipment from electrical shocks and fires by detecting and stopping electrical currents that leak to the ground,” it said.
Speaking on the matter, a spokesperson from Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd said: “We have systems in place for temporary electricity connections for festivals such as Ram Leela, Durga Puja, etc., wherein we provide an electricity connection within 24 hours of completing the formalities. This facility can be availed for marriages and other events. Additionally, our teams will remain on high alert during upcoming festive seasons to handle any untoward incidents. Our priority is to ensure seamless operations, and we hope everyone enjoys a safe and joyful festive season.”
The discom is also implementing several measures, including placing its operations and maintenance teams on high alert, to ensure a reliable power supply during the upcoming festive season.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) is a leading power utility supplying electricity to a populace of around 9 million in North Delhi.
