Indore: Crackdown Launched To Remove Unsafe Structures Near Power Lines

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a move to safeguard public safety, Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company (MP Transco) and Indore Municipal Corporation have launched a joint campaign to demolish unauthorised and dangerous constructions that violate electrical safety norms near high-voltage transmission lines.

The campaign follows a recent tragedy in Krishna Vihar Colony, Khajrana, where 38-year-old labourer Manoj Solanki lost his life while working at a construction site located within the induction zone of the 132 kV Mahalaxmi–South Zone transmission line.

Authorities say the accident highlighted the deadly risks posed by illegal structures built too close to active power lines.

Public awareness drive in full swing

MP Transco (Indore) additional chief engineer Neelam Khanna stated that safety campaigns are being intensified across affected neighbourhoods. “We are distributing safety literature door-to-door and using public address systems to warn residents about the dangers of encroaching near high-tension transmission corridors,” she said.

She stated that, according to guidelines from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), no construction is permitted within a 27-meter corridor surrounding 132 kV or higher transmission lines. This buffer zone is critical to account for conductor swing caused by wind pressure—an often-overlooked risk that can result in fatal electrical contact.

861 notices issued across Indore, Dewas

Authorities have already issued 861 notices to violators in high-risk areas across Indore and Dewas. The areas identified include Limbodi, Palda, Musakhedi, Kanadia Road, Khajrana, Sukhliya, Yashoda Nagar, Gauri Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Mahesh Yadav Nagar, Banganga, Lasudia, Ashok Nagar, Alok Nagar, Rau, Jetpura, Mangal Nagar, Ganesh Dham, Azad Nagar, Samvid Nagar, Vaibhav Nagar, Khandwa Road Fish Farm etc.

“This is a proactive measure to prevent further loss of life,” said an official from the municipal corporation. “Residents are urged to cooperate with the authorities and remove or modify constructions that fall within the danger zones,” he added.