Malfunctioning street lights between Majestic Garden & Karachi Bakery in Shaikpet raise safety concerns
Hyderabad: Street lights along the stretch between Majestic Garden and Karachi Bakery in Shaikpet, Hyderabad, are currently not functioning, causing inconvenience to both pedestrians and commuters.
The public has expressed concern regarding safety hazards arising from the lack of proper lighting, urging the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to address the issue promptly to prevent accidents and other untoward situations.
Shaandaar, a Twitter user with the handle @Swachhhyd, highlighted the problem by tagging the GHMC’s official account and the GHMC Commissioner’s handle in a tweet saying, “Street lights not working from Majestic Garden to Karachi Bakery Shaikpet on both sides of the road. This needs your attention and accountability. In the meantime, a request to Hyderabadis: Please pay your taxes and file your income tax return before the due date.”
Need your attention #Accountability @GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC Street Lights not working from Majestic garden to Karachi Bakery Shaikpet both sides of the road. . Request to #Hyderabadis Please pay your taxes and file your income tax return before the due date 😁
— Shaandaar Hyderabad (@swachhhyd) July 4, 2024
The GHMC acknowledged the tweet and replied, “Dear citizen, your concern is noted and has been forwarded to the EESL Zonal Incharge overseeing street light maintenance. We will update you on the status soon.”
While speaking to the Hyderabad Mail, Sai Teja, a Civic and Anti-Corruption Activist, emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of streetlight maintenance and installation procedures across Telangana. He urged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the GHMC to consider the dangers posed by malfunctioning street lights, particularly the increased risk of crime and accidents in poorly lit areas.
Process to file complaint online:
Here’s how to file a complaint online for malfunctioning LED street lights in Telangana:
1. Report Through EESL: Visit the EESL complaint registration page (you can search for it online).
2. Complete the Registration Form: Fill out the form with your basic information and details about the complaint.
3. Submit the Complaint: Once you have filled in all mandatory fields, click ‘Save.’ You will receive a complaint reference number on the screen and an SMS with the same reference number to your registered mobile number.
