Neighbours electricity cable
8 months ago
My neighbors electricity line runs very close to my balcony. Even a child can easily touch. There's just a 1cm gap between the cables and my balcony. I have asked the owner to move them higher but he refused. Electricity board stopped answering me and kept saying the respect person responsible is on leave all the time. What are my rights in moving those cables? Please note: those are not in my property but its dangerously close to my house. Very minute gab between the cables and my house.
A.Dear Client,
Report the matter to the concerned Electricity Board and its intermediaries and the Civic Authority, i.e, Municipal Corporation to resolve the sensitive and risky issue when the neighbor is not extending any cooperation.
Report the matter to the concerned Electricity Board and its intermediaries and the Civic Authority, i.e, Municipal Corporation to resolve the sensitive and risky issue when the neighbor is not extending any cooperation.
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A.Dear Client,
Document the Situation: First, take clear photographs or videos of the situation, clearly showing the proximity of the electricity cables to your balcony and the potential safety hazard. This documentation could be useful in case you need to escalate the matter.
Contact Electricity Regulatory Authorities: Try to contact the local electricity regulatory authorities or utility companies responsible for the maintenance and safety of the power lines. While you mentioned that they have been unresponsive, continue to make attempts to reach out to them, including emails or letters to create a record of your concerns.
Consult Local Laws and Regulations: Research your local laws, regulations, and safety standards related to electricity distribution and infrastructure. These regulations might outline the required distance between power lines and residential buildings for safety purposes.
Notify Authorities: In some cases, if there is a clear safety hazard, you might need to notify relevant local authorities, such as building inspectors or municipal agencies responsible for safety standards. They might have the authority to investigate and enforce safety regulations.
Raise Public Awareness: If you're not making progress through official channels, you could consider raising public awareness about the situation, such as through local media or community forums. This might encourage the relevant authorities to take action.
Community Associations: If you live in a residential community or housing association, they might have regulations or guidelines regarding the maintenance of utility infrastructure and safety. You could inquire with them about the situation.
Temporary Measures: In the interest of safety, you might want to consider taking temporary precautions on your balcony to prevent any accidental contact with the power lines, such as installing barriers or signs.
Document the Situation: First, take clear photographs or videos of the situation, clearly showing the proximity of the electricity cables to your balcony and the potential safety hazard. This documentation could be useful in case you need to escalate the matter.
Contact Electricity Regulatory Authorities: Try to contact the local electricity regulatory authorities or utility companies responsible for the maintenance and safety of the power lines. While you mentioned that they have been unresponsive, continue to make attempts to reach out to them, including emails or letters to create a record of your concerns.
Consult Local Laws and Regulations: Research your local laws, regulations, and safety standards related to electricity distribution and infrastructure. These regulations might outline the required distance between power lines and residential buildings for safety purposes.
Notify Authorities: In some cases, if there is a clear safety hazard, you might need to notify relevant local authorities, such as building inspectors or municipal agencies responsible for safety standards. They might have the authority to investigate and enforce safety regulations.
Raise Public Awareness: If you're not making progress through official channels, you could consider raising public awareness about the situation, such as through local media or community forums. This might encourage the relevant authorities to take action.
Community Associations: If you live in a residential community or housing association, they might have regulations or guidelines regarding the maintenance of utility infrastructure and safety. You could inquire with them about the situation.
Temporary Measures: In the interest of safety, you might want to consider taking temporary precautions on your balcony to prevent any accidental contact with the power lines, such as installing barriers or signs.
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