Maintenance scheduled before session
Belagavi’s electricity distribution network is being subjected to preventive maintenance and repairs ahead of the Karnataka Legislature’s Winter Session, which will be held at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha from December 2 to 11. The exercise is intended to maintain reliable power supply to the legislature complex and other important locations in the city during the 10-day sitting.
Hubballi Electricity Supply Company Limited (Hescom) said special maintenance operations had been launched as part of preparations for the session. The company, along with the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL), has scheduled inspection and repair work during the current week. Feeders supplying electricity to the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha were attended to on Saturday, according to a press release.
The work covers not only the legislature building but also the wider feeder network that supports the area. Inspection, preventive maintenance and repairs have been carried out on major feeders associated with Basaveshwara Circle, Harikaka Compound and Yediyurappa Road. These feeder-level interventions are significant because the reliability of a large institutional complex depends on the condition of the distribution infrastructure beyond the premises themselves.
| Location or network point | Action reported |
|---|---|
| Suvarna Vidhana Soudha feeders | Maintenance carried out |
| Basaveshwara Circle | Inspection and preventive work |
| Harikaka Compound | Inspection and preventive work |
| Yediyurappa Road | Inspection and preventive work |
Focus on continuity and response
Hescom Managing Director Hemant N. said technical inspections and preventive measures had been ordered in advance so that possible faults could be addressed before the session begins. The instructions also cover KPTCL officials, indicating that the preparation involves both distribution-side and transmission-related coordination. The stated objective is to strengthen the network and ensure a prompt response if a technical issue arises while the legislature is in session.
The advance approach is particularly relevant for Belagavi because the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha will be the centre of legislative activity during the session. A stable electricity supply is required for the functioning of the building and associated official operations, while feeder maintenance can also help identify vulnerabilities before demand rises or an equipment fault affects connected areas. Hescom has not reported a disruption linked to the ongoing work in the information released.
- Maintenance has been planned before the Winter Session rather than being limited to emergency repairs.
- Feeders serving the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha and key city locations are part of the exercise.
- Hescom and KPTCL officials have been directed to coordinate inspections and technical responses.
No pending bill issue, says Hescom
The power utility also addressed the status of electricity payments for the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha. Hemant N. clarified that bills relating to the building were being paid regularly within the prescribed period and that no dues were pending. He said there had been no disconnection of the building’s electricity connection on account of non-payment.
“No electricity connection to the building had been disconnected for non-payment of bills.”
With the maintenance programme under way, the emphasis is on reducing avoidable interruptions and improving readiness before the legislature convenes. For Belagavi, the exercise combines event-specific planning with routine network upkeep, placing the condition of local feeders and the ability of utility teams to respond quickly at the centre of preparations for the December session.
