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Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao has instructed power supply companies to verify the legal status of buildings before providing electricity connections, citing high court orders against supplying power to unauthorized constructions. Rao emphasized that power companies must verify supporting documents and establish a joint verification mechanism with the TMC's Urban Development Department to ensure compliance. The move aims to prevent power supply to unauthorised buildings and structures.

Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao has issued a directive to power supply companies, instructing them to verify the legal status of buildings before providing electricity connections. This move comes in response to high court orders prohibiting the supply of power to unauthorized constructions [2].

Rao emphasized the importance of ensuring that only authorized structures receive electricity. He stated that power companies must rigorously verify supporting documents to establish the legal status of a building before granting any connection. This directive aims to prevent the supply of power to unauthorized buildings and structures [2].

The directive was issued during a high-level meeting held at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) headquarters. The meeting was attended by senior TMC officials and executives from the power supply firms. Rao underscored the need for coordination between the TMC's Urban Development Department and the power companies to establish a joint verification mechanism [2].

Rao also stressed the importance of escalating any ambiguities to senior levels to avoid errors and ensure compliance. The directive is part of a broader effort to prevent power supply to unauthorized constructions and maintain the integrity of the electricity distribution system [2].

References:
[1] https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/unauthorised-use-of-domestic-power-rampant-in-construction/
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/thane-civic-chief-warns-power-firms-against-connection-to-illegal-buildings-125072301268_1.html