Following a report citing 69 electrocution deaths over the past year, the Telangana State Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance, calling for detailed reports from TGSPDCL's top management and district officials. The probe focuses on hazards such as dangerous live wires, lack of transformer fencing, and the employment of untrained personnel, suggesting significant lapses in safety and maintenance protocols.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into repeated electrocution deaths allegedly caused by gross negligence at TSSPDCL. The inquiry, prompted by a report citing 69 deaths over the past year, highlights issues including dangerous live wires, untrained maintenance staff, and lack of victim compensation. The commission has called for detailed safety and incident reports from TSSPDCL and local authorities.

Employees and artisans at Telangana State Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) have threatened to hold a 'Maha dharna' on October 26 due to longstanding unresolved workplace issues. The protest, raised by the Telangana Electricity Employees 1104 Union, highlights significant labor discontent and concerns over worker rights at TGSPDCL.

On September 13, 2024, the Telangana High Court issued a stay order on the central power grid’s ban that would have prevented Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TGSPDCL) from participating in power trading over a dispute involving Rs 261 crore in dues. The court’s intervention halted the imposition of punitive measures while the issue is pending before the CERC, thereby safeguarding the company’s operations and continuity of power supply in the state.

The Telangana High Court stayed the central power grid's ban on TGSPDCL from engaging in power trading over a dues dispute, halting the immediate imposition of a Rs 261 crore relinquishment charge and averting potential power supply disruptions.

In response to an RTI query, TGSPDCL officially clarified on August 7, 2024 that it has not entered into any Memorandum of Understanding or agreement with the Adani Group. This clarification aims to dispel rumors of potential privatization and underscores the company’s commitment to transparency and accountable public service.

An RTI response from TSSPDCL, dated August 7, 2024, confirmed that the company has not signed any Memorandum of Understanding with the Adani Group, thereby quelling public concerns over potential privatization of power distribution in Hyderabad.

TGSPDCL has procured 35 state-of-the-art thermovision cameras to identify loose contacts and hidden faults in electrical equipment, enabling earlier maintenance interventions and reducing the risk of outages. This proactive investment in modern diagnostic technology supports improved reliability in public service delivery across Telangana.

TGSPDCL deployed 35 state-of-the-art thermo-vision cameras across its network to detect thermal anomalies in electrical equipment and overhead power lines. The initiative is aimed at facilitating timely maintenance, reducing unexpected power outages, and enhancing service reliability for consumers.

On April 23, 2023, TSSPDCL issued orders to all departmental heads prohibiting strike actions by employees for six months under the Telangana Essential Services Maintenance Act. The move came as union demands for revised pay scales were rebuffed, with the company signing a Memorandum of Settlement that deems any strike or instigation as illegal.