Discom begins conversion process as 270 Noida high-rises give consent for multi-point connections

In a relief to over four lakh families residing in high-rises in Noida, the power distribution company – Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) – has started the conversion process in as many as 270 high-rises, which have opted for multipoint connections in place of existing single-point connections.

The change in power connection system has already been completed in eight high-rises, officials said. PVVNL had started the conversion process 15 days ago, they said.

Following the recent notices issued by PVVNL to high-rises and group housing societies, seeking details to commence work on providing multipoint connections after the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) decided to do away with the mandatory 51% consent, as many as 270 out of 612 high-rises in the city have given consent for multipoint connections for the flat owners there.

Virendra Nath Singh, chief engineer of PVVNL (Noida division), said that supply lines and power meters are being installed in the societies, which opted for multipoint connections.