This is according to Nicole Barlow, who recently said she would be taking legal action to stop what she deems to be illegal disconnections of residents’ electricity by the metro.
Barlow says this legal move against the metro is in the interest of, and on behalf of, Boksburg residents, but says the cooperation of residents did not meet her expectations.
“I have started to collate what I’ve got, and will be handing it in to my attorney, but not many people sent me evidence as I had hoped,” says Barlow.
While this is the case, Barlow says she still emphasises that under no circumstances can council disconnect a resident’s electricity if they are using a pre-paid meter.
“We might look at applying to court each time it happens for a court order to ensure reconnection and to get the official who actually disconnected arrested,” she adds.
Barlow has urged the public to come forward with further evidence to strengthen the case against the metro, especially pictures (notices and so on) that specify dates of incidents where illegal disconnection has taken place.
The Advertiser is still awaiting response from the metro on the matter.
Affected residents may e-mail Barlow on barlow@hotmail.co.za – @TumeloBoksburg
