Summary:
TANGEDCO sources cited shortage of coal in power plants as the reason behind the power cut. Though alternative arrangements have been made (to ensure power supply), residents, traders and students should bear with the power cut, Mr.
Krishnaraj said. In other words, the areas fed by the Palayamkottai sub-station will suffer power cut for 9 hours everyday for 14 days. “The power cut will have telling impact on the functioning of Collectorate, passengers coming to the railway junction and bus stand and more than 50 educational institutions in Palayamkottai, including 10 colleges. To compound the problem further, the first unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project has also been shut down for refuelling and subsequent maintenance..