Mysuru, June 5 -- 44 new electricity substations to come up in Mysuru; to solve erratic supply

Energy Minister K.J. George has issued a stern warning to the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) staff, directing them to treat farmers and the public with respect and professionalism.

"Any rude behaviour will result in disciplinary action," he cautioned during a district-level review meeting held yesterday at the Abdul Nazeer Sab Hall in the Zilla Panchayat premises.

The warning came after several MLAs, including D. Ravishankar, Tanveer Sait and K. Harishgowda, raised complaints about CESC linemen behaving rudely with citizens, particularly farmers. Minister George instructed CESC Managing Director K.M. Munigopal Raju to is...