Although the electricity department deputes linesmen at different locations in the State, still complaints of various sorts over the electricity poles, transformers and other accessories are not attended on a priority basis.
A transformer existing near the Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd at Sadar in Ponda was noticed in an exposed condition. The situation proved dangerous for the lives of innocent pedestrians proceeding along this strategic location. In the initial stages the electricity department had introduced locking system for transformers and all transformers were supposed to be locked compulsorily. However the system has been discontinued and at some places we come across doors of transformers either being tied with a thread or a wire which do not serve a permanent purpose.
Further, creepers over electricity poles are not cleared regularly. At some spots missing fixtures over electricity poles are not installed on a priority basis.
Along the Adpai jetty (in Ponda) two fixtures over electricity poles have been found missing for quite long. Even hanging fixtures over electricity poles are not being re-installed.
It is the need of the hour for the linesmen at the respective jurisdictions to work with greater responsibility and assure efficiency in performance of their duties on a permanent basis so that public at large receive better service.
