Allegations of irregularities have surfaced in Minjur after residents claimed that damaged electrical components were used in a newly installed substation built at an estimated cost of ₹1 crore.
The facility was set up in Ward 1 of Minjur Town Panchayat following repeated complaints from residents about frequent power cuts and electricity shortages in the area. Acting on these demands, Ponneri MLA Durai Chandrasekhar inaugurated the substation and opened it for public use.
However, soon after the inauguration, locals alleged that the electric poles at the site were already in a deteriorated condition, with visible cracks and exposed wiring.
Residents further claimed that old poles and electrical materials had been repainted and presented as new during the inauguration. They accused authorities of misusing public funds and demanded an inquiry into the execution of the project.
The allegations have triggered concern in the locality.
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