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Kerala HC orders Railways to shift wires blocking Pachalam bridge
The Kerala High Court has directed the Railways to shift electrical installations protruding onto the road near the Pachalam overbridge within two weeks. The infrastructure currently blocks smooth vehicle movement in the…
The Kerala High Court has directed the Railways to shift electrical installations protruding onto the road near the Pachalam overbridge within two weeks. The infrastructure currently blocks smooth vehicle movement in the area. The court issued the order on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, acting on a public interest litigation filed by Pachalam resident Sujith C. Sukumaran.
The Kochi Corporation said it had sanctioned Rs 1.60 lakh and handed a cheque to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The KSEB confirmed receiving the cheque and said it applied to Railway authorities on September 11 for permission to move the infrastructure to adjacent railway land.
The additional secretary of the Corporation and the executive engineer of the KSEB were present before the court. The matter has been posted for further hearing on September 30.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The KSEB shifting electrical infrastructure is a routine maintenance task but often gets delayed due to inter-departmental coordination gaps between the Corporation, the Board, and the Railways. The Rs 1.60 lakh cheque from the Corporation covers only the immediate relocation cost, if the shift requires stronger cables or new poles, the KSEB may need additional funds. The High Court's two-week deadline is short for Railway approvals, which typically pass through divisional and zonal offices. The September 30 hearing will test whether the Railways can meet the deadline or need an extension. If they fail, the court may invoke the contempt power to enforce its order.
Source: thehindu.com
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