IMPHAL, April 6: A public meeting was held today discussing the issues on installation of HT line (33 KV) passing residential area at a public playground near the St George High school. The meeting, organized by the Lizard Library, Wangkhei was chaired by the local MLA Elangbam Chand.
It was resolved during the meeting to appeal the concerned authorities to alter the route of the on-going installation of high tension line passing Kongba Laishram Leikai, Wangkhei Laishram Leikai and Wangkhei Koijam Leikai to Sangaipat Sub-Station considering the harm, damages and even death that the installation of the High Tension wire in such residential areas could bring. The meeting further resolved to form a committee and elected ten members to look after the matter as well.
The locals who attended the meeting also thank the local MLA Elangbam Chand for his involvement in the matter.
It may be recalled that a public meeting was held last year condemning the installation of the HT line on June 5, 2011 at Kongba Laishram Leikai Youth Club ground. The meeting had discussed in detail of the installation of 33 K.V. line from Gangapat to Sangheipat. The line which is going to be installed will pass through Heinoubon, Ayangpalli, Wangkhei Thangjam Leikai, Laishram Leikai, Koijam Leikai etc. The meeting also condemn the act of the electricity department and Manipur state information commissioner Chungkham Biren for not providing any information to the public regarding the plant when they approach them.
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