1. What are the key
activities of the department?
The key activities of the Lighting Department include:
a. Installation and maintenance of street lights under KMC
b. Routine and emergency maintenance of street lights
c. Installation and maintenance of lights in gardens and parks
d. Installation and proper functioning of electric crematoriums
e. Installation and maintenance of institutional lighting such
as schools, ward offices etc
2. Who should I contact if streetlights in my area are
lit in the day or not lit at night?
KMC encourages responsible citizens to inform the lighting
department in case streetlights are lit during daytime or
are not lit in the night. Please refer to Annex A for a list
of contacts in case streetlights are not lit as per schedule.
You may also contact the Control Room at KMC headquarters
at (033) 221861212 or (033) 2218611313
3. My area does not have any streetlights. Whom do I contact
for help on the matter?
Please refer to Table below
for contact details.
4. What can I do if I notice pilferage of property/electricity
of the lighting department?
The lighting equipment is used to provide civic amenities
to the citizens of Kolkata. People who are involved in pilfering
lighting equipment are committing a crime against the city.
We strongly encourage responsible citizens to inform us in
case they notice such activity. Your name and particulars
will kept absolutely confidential. You may inform concerned
Executive Engineer as per Annex A.
5. Who do I contact if streetlight poles are damaged or
have loose wires or there is a risk of electrocution?
In case of such events, please contact the lighting department
immediately. Please refer to Annex A for contact details.
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