APCPDCL announces temporary power charges for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) CMD P. Pullareddy on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) announced that Ganesh pandal organisers can avail themselves of temporary electricity connections for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival at ₹1,000 for 500 watts and ₹2,250 for 1,000 watts, with supply available until September 26.An application fee of ₹100 will be charged for the temporary connections, which can be obtained through Swarna Gram/Ward Secretariats, MeeSeva centres, and the APCPDCL website, he said.Mr. Pullareddy simultaneously cautioned organisers against unauthorised electricity connections and stressed that electrical safety should be given top priority at the pandals. He warned that cases would be registered and action taken according to the rules if illegal connections or power usage were detected.He advised organisers to locate mandaps/pandals away from electrical poles and overhead lines and ensure that no wires passed over or came into contact with the structures. Only quality wires, switches, and plugs should be used for decorative lighting, while electrical work should be carried out by qualified electricians with appropriate wiring and protective devices.Organisers have been asked to take extra precautions during rains and ensure that electrical equipment and connections did not get wet. The public should not touch snapped, hanging or fallen wires and should immediately report such incidents to electricity officials or the 1912 toll-free number, he said.Mr. Pullareddy also asked organisers to ensure that electrical decorations did not obstruct devotees, public movement or emergency vehicles. He appealed to the people to celebrate the festival with devotion while strictly adhering to electrical safety. Published - September 08, 2026 08:20 pm IST