Maharashtra: FIR lodged against MIDC contractor
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) got an FIR lodged against a private contractor employed by the MIDC in Navi Mumbai for allegedly causing damage to electricity supply lines. The contractor has been asked by court to respond to the complaint within 14 days, sources said.MSEDCL assistant engineer Prashant Bhanushali filed an FIR against Mohan Netke, the contractor of Malhar Enterprises on March 8. “A water supply pipeline is being installed in the Shirvane MIDC area. We already have underground electric supply lines in that area. On March 7, while excavation work was going on, the JCB struck the electric supply line which caused a blast. It led to power outages in the area and led to damage amounting Rs 1.13.....