PMC cracks down on unauthorised overhead cables amid safety concerns

Bhimale urged the PMC to start the action against unauthorised overhead cables from his electoral ward on Pune-Satara road. “The main reason for action against unauthorised overhead cables is not only to think of revenue collection but safety of citizens. There have been instances of overhead cables falling on pedestrians or two wheeler riders leading to accidents,” he said.

The PMC has appointed a private agency to identify unauthorised overhead cables in the city and it is only after the identification that the cables will be cut. “The action will be taken against telecommunication cables that are laid overhead,” said Bhimale.

He said the drive will continue and action will be taken across the city as per information available with the civic body. “I have written to the Police and PMC administration to take strict action against unauthorised cables. The present action of cutting the unauthorised overhead cables is a preliminary action and if the same is laid again then a police complaint will be registered against the one laying it,” said Bhimale.

Last month, Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram had urged the City Engineer department to prepare a comprehensive policy and standard operating procedure to regulate the overhead cables in the city citing safety hazards due to it., he also saud that the cluttering of overhead cables was disturbing the city skyline hampering its beauty.