Gurgaon: Residents of Mahindra Aura in Sector 110A have decided to pursue an alternate source for their proposed 33kV electricity connection.The residents’ welfare association (RWA) has estimated that the move could save the society nearly Rs 4 crore compared with the option proposed by the developer.According to the minutes of the 10th annual general meeting (AGM) of Aura RWA held on Aug 16, members were informed about an alternative proposal from KNS InfraCon Pvt Ltd for supplying 33kV power.The proposal was discussed against the connection being pursued through CSN Estates Pvt Ltd by Mahindra Life Spaces and Developers Ltd (MLDL).The minutes say that the KNS InfraCon electricity switching station (ESS) is located near Puri Diplomatic Enclave, while the ESS proposed by MLDL is located beyond Bajghera village.Based on the commercial proposals available at the time, the RWA recorded an estimated saving of Rs 3.99 crore if it proceeded with the KNS InfraCon option.Following discussions, members unanimously agreed that the alternate option should be explored and authorised discussions and negotiations with KNS InfraCon.A subsequent letter dated Sept 9 from Aura RWA to MLDL elaborated on the decision. The RWA said it was keen to work with MLDL on the 33kV connection, as directed by the AGM, but preferred taking power from the ESS developed by KNS InfraCon.The Sept 9 letter was also marked to the district town planner (enforcement), department of town and country planning and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) superintending engineer.The letter said the KNS ESS was around 1.2km from Aura, compared with about 3km for the CSN Estate-owned ESS. Consequently, around 1.2km of cable would be required from the KNS ESS, against approximately 3.6km from the CSN ESS.The RWA said cable-laying costs were significant and estimated expenditure of around Rs 6 crore or more for the 3.6km connection, while the shorter route would cost about one-third.It said opting for KNS InfraCon’s ESS could save around Rs 4 crore of residents’ funds, besides saving about Rs 1.8 crore that MLDL had offered to spend from its resources.“In view of financial savings to both the parties, convenience, no need for cable to cross Dwarka Expressway, shorter distance with reduced expenses and lesser vulnerability to damage in the long run,” the RWA said it had requested MLDL to enter into an agreement for the 33kV supply through KNS InfraCon.The AGM minutes also record that KNS InfraCon had available capacity and that its ESS was expected to become functional by Dec 2026 or Jan 2027.The RWA said both ESS options had been approved by DHBVN, and indicated that the ESS would eventually be managed by DHBVN.The decision comes amid the RWA’s wider efforts to reduce costs. The AGM minutes show that members approved an increase in monthly CAM from Rs 3.5 to Rs 4.1 per sq ft, citing increased minimum wages and manpower costs.The RWA also reported that its financial deficit had reduced from around Rs 1.4 crore when the present governing body took over to approximately Rs 26 lakh.
