Published: June 6, 2026 β’ 1:05 AM IST Β· Updated: June 6, 2026 β’ 6:20 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The Kochi Corporation is set to issue a notice to Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) over the alleged slackness in the operation and maintenance of LED streetlights installed by it.
CSML had initially installed nearly 3,300 smart, energy-efficient lights around three years ago, followed by another 40,000 under the Pan City LED Streetlight project last year, at a total cost of βΉ35 crore.
Two separate agencies were entrusted with the operation and maintenance of the lights for five years.
However, the LED lights have drawn flak from councillors across political parties over their alleged erratic functioning and poor upkeep.
At the last council meeting, councillors demanded action against the agencies responsible for operation and maintenance.