Unauthorised electric line passing through my land.
Prakash Patel
(Querist) 29 July 2023
This query is : Resolved
sir,
I HAVE A NON AGRICULTURAL LAND IN NADIAD (GUJARAT), WHICH IS SURROUNDED BY COMPOUND WALL CONSTRUCTED BY ME. SOME DAY BACK WHEN I VISITED MY LAND I NOTICE THAT AN ELECTRIC LINE IS PASSING THROUGH MY LAND,SUPPORTED BY 3 POLES.
IMMEDIATELY I WENT TO GUJARAT ELECTRICITY BOARD'S OFFICE AND WANT TO SUBMIT MY COMPLAINT IN THIS REGARD. AFTER
READING MY COMPLAINT THE CONCERNED OFFICER TOLD ME THAT SHE CANT NOT ACCEPT MY COMPLAINT STATING THAT AAT THE TIME OF CONNECTING ELECTRIC LINE,THE PERSON WHO WAS PRESENT THERE HE GAVE US PERMISSION TO CONEECT THE LINE.
I ASKED HER WHERE IS THE WRITTEN PERMISSION TO CONNECT THE LINE,SHE REPLIED WE DONT NEED ANY WRITTEN PERMISSION, ONLY ORAL PERMISSION IS SUFFICIENT.
AFTER SO MUCH ARGUMENT SHE ACCEPTED MY APPLICATION.i HAVE SERVED THEM A LEGAL NOTICE ALSO.BUT THERE IS NO RESPONSE.
PLEASE SUGGEST THE FURTHER LINE OF ACTION,I SHOULD TAKE.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 29 July 2023
In the first instance, you ask the authorities using RTI which action they have taken on your complaint. Then proceed legally.
Dr. J C Vashista 
(Expert) 30 July 2023
File a suit for permanent and mandatory injunction with compensation for damages and mesne profits against the Board as well as local head of electricity officers through a local prudent lawyer.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 30 July 2023
Yes, if you don't get a reply or your demands for removing the electric lines running through your property is not complied, then you can file a suit for mandatory injunction seeking direction to the electricity authorities to remove the electricity supply lines and also permanent injunction restraining them from re-installation or interfering in your possession and enjoyment of your property in any manner and also you can claim compensation for damages caused by the board on this illegal act.
