Tangedco faces probe after overcharging Madurai businessman for new connection
1 month ago

Tangedco faces probe after overcharging Madurai businessman for new connection

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: After the Tangedco allegedly issued a fake invoice for Rs 2.54 lakh to a businessman in Vadipatti near Madurai city, an inquiry was launched. Sources said S Kalimuthu applied for a new power connection at the Tangedco’s Vadipatti office, and received an estimate of Rs 2.04 lakh, including demand charge, registration cum processing fees and overhead pole cost. Speaking to TNIE, Social Activist NG Mohan said, "The Tangedco official forced the businessmen to pay Rs 2.54 lakh, when the original cost was just Rs 2.04 lakh. When the businessman gave Rs 2.54 lakh, they did not receive it in Tangedco’s name Rather, it was received in the name of one Velmurugan, who happens to be the ‘sidekick’ of the officers of the Tangedco’s Vadipatti office.

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Madras HC directs Tangedco officials to pay Rs 50K compensation to petitioner after cow dies of electrocution
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New Indian Express  

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The Hindu  

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Two Tangedco staff in Erode sentenced to two years in prison for bribery

The Hindu  

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