Tneb — Forcing consumers to pay to the line men of about 2000/- for EB fault

Dear Sir,

We are resident of Anna Nagar West Extension.

379 A, East Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension.
Name : S MURALIDARAN Service No : [protected]
Name : C PARTHASARATHY Service No : [protected]

Yesterday night (17th Aug 09) at about 10.00 pm the power at the residence was out. We complained to the local EB and about 10.30 two persons ( line men )came in a van and said the cable needs to be replaced. Asked us to provide 20 meters of wire. They have also removed the fuse with the pretext that we may have return shock. They have come without any equipment and even with out a torch.

To day morning, on 18th Aug 09 the same people came and said we need to get 20 meters of wire at Rs.100 /- per meter . They would repair the connections. Otherwise, we have to wait for another 5 - to 7 days without power. They simply left the place without doing anything.

We are forced to pay the EB men to get the power . A sum of Rs.2000/- towards the wire. No arguments

We regret to mention the plight of gullible is really pathetic. We thought of bringing this to your notice and necessary action.

thanks