SRH vs CSK match on the verge of being called off due to this bizarre reason
Published - 05 Apr 2024, 10:15 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:09 AM
Just hours before the anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, a looming issue threatens to halt the match. The encounter faces potential cancellation as authorities grapple with challenges.
The Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) disconnected the power supply at Uppal Stadium due to unpaid bills from the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), posing a significant challenge for the stadium's operations and upcoming events.
The HCA accumulated significant unpaid electricity bills totaling approximately Rs 3.05 crore, comprising both principal dues and late payment surcharges, according to a Network 18 report. Despite receiving multiple notices from the power department to settle the outstanding dues, HCA failed to clear the amount.
The Service Will Be Liable For Disconnection Without Further Notice - TSSPDCL
The TSSPDCL remained firm despite the HCA's plea to waive surcharges amid the pandemic. In February 2024, TSSPDCL issued a final notice, setting a 15-day payment deadline. However, the HCA failed to meet this deadline, leading to the current predicament.
The notice cited tariff regulations, rejecting the waiver request for late payment surcharges. It urged the HCA to clear the surcharge of Rs 1,63,94,521 within 15 days to avoid disconnection of services.
“In this regard, it is to state that your request for waiver of such surcharge for delay in payment cannot be considered as per the terms and conditions of HT tariff supply clause number 1.2.1 of tariff orders approved by TSERC and as per regulation no. 5 of 2024 in clause no. 4.4,” the notice read.
“In case the consumers do not pay the bills by the due date mentioned, additional charges for delayed payment of bills shall apply as per tariff orders issued from time to time. Hence it is requested to pay the surcharge amount of Rs 1,63,94,521 within 15 days from the date of receipt of this notice. Otherwise, the service will be liable for disconnection without further notice,” it added.
CSK To Face SRH On Friday In Hyderabad
The much-awaited SRH vs CSK match has been thrown into uncertainty due to a power outage, with the stadium in darkness ahead of the scheduled start. As both teams completed their training sessions, it seems unlikely that the match will be held without power supply.
This situation is likely to frustrate fans eagerly anticipating the clash, with the delay or potential cancellation of the match posing a significant disappointment, particularly due to the involvement of high-profile teams.
The HCA, TSSPDCL, and IPL organizers must collaborate urgently for a swift resolution, whether through immediate payment or match postponement, to minimize disruption to the IPL schedule and prevent fan disappointment.
The Chennai-based franchise currently holds the third position in the table with two wins out of three matches, whereas the Hyderabad team occupies the seventh place with two points in their tally. The two teams will face each other in Hyderabad on Friday, April 5.
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Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2024 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
