Keeping in view the power demand in the city and in order to manage the demand, I, Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, District Magistrate, South Andaman on behalf of the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Power) requests all the general public and high value customers i.e. Hoteliers and Commercial establishments to judiciously use the power during peak hours.

The hoteliers and owners of commercial establishments are advised to meet their power requirement by using their DG Sets during the peak hours to mitigate the power crisis being experienced in Port Blair and adjoining areas.

It is further informed that on the directions of the Chief Secretary, A & N Administration several teams have also been constituted consisting of senior officers of Administration, revenue, police and power department who have been ordered to conduct surprise inspection at all commercial establishments and hotels to ascertain their technical parameters, power demand and consumption.

The general public are requested to contact the District Control Room on the numbers 03192-238881, 240127, 9531888844 (Whatsapp) and pass the information regarding misuse of power by commercial establishments.

District Magistrate

South Andaman District