OMR Civic & Infrastructure
Ozone Greens Electricity Issue Puts Focus on High-Rise Living Standards in Perumbakkam
Generator-based power supply, resident protests and long-running questions over permanent TANGEDCO connection.
For many homebuyers, the OMR growth story is built on one promise: modern apartments, better connectivity, larger gated communities and improved urban living. But the continuing electricity concerns at Ozone Greens in Perumbakkam have brought a harder question back into public focus — what happens when large high-rise communities are occupied before essential infrastructure issues are fully settled?
Residents of Ozone Greens, located around the Perumbakkam–Jalladianpettai belt near Chennai’s southern IT and residential corridor, have again raised concerns over electricity supply. According to a recent Polimer News report, residents protested after alleging that generator-based power supply was disrupted, affecting daily life inside the apartment complex.
The concern is not only about power cuts. In a high-rise residential project, electricity keeps lifts running, water pumps working, common areas usable, security systems active and emergency movement possible. For families living on upper floors, especially elderly residents, patients and children, unreliable power can quickly become a safety and mobility issue.
What we know so far
- Ozone Greens residents have raised concerns over generator-based power supply.
- Recent media reporting says residents protested after alleged generator disruption.
- Earlier reports had linked the issue to pending electricity infrastructure and substation-related requirements.
- A related writ petition was dismissed by the Madras High Court in 2024 on procedural grounds.
- TNRERA public listings show Ozone Greens-related matters in recent years.
- Separate cases involving Ozone-linked entities in Bengaluru and Metrozone Chennai must be treated separately and not mixed with the Perumbakkam electricity issue.
Why the Ozone Greens Issue Matters to OMR Residents
Perumbakkam, Jalladianpettai, Medavakkam, Sholinganallur and the wider OMR-side residential belt have seen rapid apartment growth over the past decade. Many families working in the IT corridor, healthcare, education and service sectors have chosen these areas because of pricing, access to OMR, proximity to schools and the growth of gated communities.
But large apartment projects depend on more than buildings. They need electricity infrastructure, water arrangements, sewage systems, fire-safety systems, lift maintenance, access roads, stormwater planning and proper association-level handover.
The Ozone Greens issue therefore has relevance beyond one gated community. It raises a broader urban question for the OMR region: are civic and utility systems keeping pace with high-density residential development?
Location context: Perumbakkam and Jalladianpettai form part of the fast-growing southern residential belt connected to OMR. Nearby localities include Medavakkam and Sholinganallur. For civic context in the same belt, see our coverage on Brigade Morgan Heights near Pallikaranai and the Pallikaranai Ramsar guide for OMR residents.
The Present Trigger: Residents Report Generator Disruption
The latest flashpoint came after residents reportedly alleged disruption in generator-based power supply. According to Polimer News, residents gathered at the company’s office in Anna Nagar and raised questions about the continuing electricity situation.
In any ordinary low-rise setting, a temporary power disruption is an inconvenience. In a high-rise residential community, the effect is sharper. Lifts, water pumping, lighting in shared spaces and movement of residents can all become difficult when backup power is unstable.
Residents reportedly highlighted the difficulty of moving patients in tall buildings when lifts are affected. That makes the issue not merely a billing or maintenance complaint, but a basic habitability concern.
Why power matters in high-rises
Electricity in high-rises supports lifts, water pumps, corridor lighting, fire-safety support systems, security access, emergency movement and daily mobility for elderly residents.
This Was Not a Sudden Issue
The power concern at the project has been in public reporting before. In November 2023, a Times of India report said more than 700 residents of a gated community in Jalladianpet, Perumbakkam, were dependent on generators because a regular electricity connection had not been provided. The report connected the issue to land required for a TANGEDCO substation.
The same report also carried the company-side position. Ozone Group’s Chennai CEO was quoted as saying that land had been identified, that the electricity board had been informed and that the company would proceed further after confirmation from the electricity board. The report also said the company claimed it was spending around ₹1 crore a month on diesel generator power.
This makes the matter more complex than a one-sided dispute. Residents have raised concerns over long-term hardship. The company, in earlier reporting, pointed to steps around substation land and generator expenditure. Electricity-board procedures and infrastructure requirements also appear to form part of the background.
Timeline
2023
Media report highlights generator dependence and substation issue
2024
Electricity-related writ petition dismissed on procedural grounds
2025
Ozone Greens-related matter appears in TNRERA listings
2026
TNRERA listings continue; latest resident protest reported
November 2023
Times of India report highlights generator dependence and substation-related issue at a Perumbakkam gated community.
June 2024
Electricity-related writ petition dismissed by Madras High Court on procedural grounds.
2025
Ozone Greens-related matter appears in TNRERA final-order listings.
2026
TNRERA listings continue; latest resident protest reported in media.
Court Record: What the 2024 Order Indicates
The electricity issue also reached the Madras High Court. In June 2024, a writ petition connected with Ozone Greens and electricity connection was dismissed.
The available court-order summary records that the petitioner association had not itself made an application for permanent electricity connection. It also records that the concerned respondent had not filed an application in the proper format for grant of electricity connection to residents of Ozone Greens Apartment, Perumbakkam.
This point needs careful reading. The dismissal of a petition does not automatically mean residents had no practical grievance. It means the court did not grant relief in that proceeding based on the procedural and factual position placed before it.
For residents, the everyday question remains: what is the clear administrative route to a permanent, legally compliant power connection?
Legal Record Explained
A court dismissal on procedural grounds should not be reported as a complete rejection of residents’ hardship. It only shows that the petition did not succeed in that form.
TNRERA Records Show Continuing Project-Related Proceedings
Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority public listings also show proceedings involving Ozone Greens and associated project entities in recent years.
The 2025 TNRERA final-order listings show an Ozone Greens-related matter involving Ozone Projects Pvt Ltd, Selene Estate Ltd, Tuscan Consultants & Developers Pvt Ltd, Axis Finance Ltd and the project at Jalladianpettai Village, Perumbakkam-Jalladianpettai Joint Road.
The 2026 TNRERA final-order listings also include project-related matters around the same Perumbakkam-Jalladianpettai location.
These public listings confirm that the project has remained part of regulatory proceedings. However, the specific contents of individual orders should be read separately before making any conclusion about liability, directions or compensation.
Public Record Tracker
| Year | Forum | Public record |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Media report | Generator dependence and substation issue reported |
| 2024 | Madras High Court | Writ petition dismissed on procedural grounds |
| 2025 | TNRERA | Ozone Greens-related matter listed |
| 2026 | TNRERA / media | Regulatory listing continues; resident protest reported |
The Homebuyer Angle: Possession Is Not the Same as Complete Infrastructure
For apartment buyers, possession is often seen as the finish line. But Ozone Greens shows why possession and full liveability are not always the same thing.
A flat may be physically ready. Families may move in. Monthly maintenance may begin. Resale and rental activity may also happen. But if permanent electricity, water, sewage, fire systems or utility handover remain unsettled, residents may continue to face long-term uncertainty.
This is especially important for the OMR belt because many projects here are large, dense and vertically planned. A few hundred or thousand families in one project create infrastructure demand similar to a small neighbourhood.
For homebuyers, the lesson is direct: do not stop verification at brochure, carpet area and amenities. Essential utility status must be checked before buying, registering or taking possession.
OMR Homebuyer Checklist
Before buying an apartment, verify:
- Permanent electricity connection status
- Water source and sewerage arrangement
- Fire safety approval
- Completion certificate or occupancy certificate
- RERA registration and complaint history
- Pending litigation or regulatory proceedings
- Association handover status
- Utility dues or infrastructure obligations
- Lift safety and backup power capacity
- Written commitment on pending amenities
See also: buyer verification guide for OMR residents and SWM Rules 2026 for apartment societies.
Separate Background: Other Ozone-Linked Legal Proceedings
Other Ozone-linked proceedings — not the Perumbakkam electricity issue
The latest Perumbakkam issue has also led people to revisit other legal proceedings involving Ozone-linked entities. These should be mentioned only with clear separation.
The Bengaluru Ozone Urbana matter is a different case involving a different project and proceedings in Karnataka. In October 2025, the Enforcement Directorate issued a press release stating that it had provisionally attached immovable properties worth ₹423.38 crore in connection with an investigation involving Ozone Urbana Infra Developers Pvt Ltd and others. The ED press release described allegations relating to delay, non-delivery and diversion of funds. These are agency allegations and remain subject to legal process.
There is also a separate Chennai Metrozone matter. In April 2026, a Times of India report stated that the CBI had registered a case involving Ozone Projects Pvt Ltd, the developer of Metrozone in Koyambedu, along with directors and unidentified officials of Axis Bank Ltd and Axis Finance Ltd, in relation to alleged subvention-scheme violations.
Separate cases involving other projects should not be treated as proof in the Ozone Greens Perumbakkam electricity issue.
What Residents Need Clarity On
The next step should be clarity, not more confusion. Residents, homebuyers and local observers need official answers from the concerned project entities and authorities.
Has a permanent electricity connection been formally approved?
What exact infrastructure is pending?
Has the required land for substation or electrical infrastructure been handed over?
Has TANGEDCO received a complete application in the correct format?
Who is responsible for the pending step?
How long will generator-based power continue?
Who bears the cost of generator operation?
What safety plan exists during generator disruption?
How will lift access be protected for elderly residents and patients?
What timeline can residents rely on?
Why MyOMR Is Reporting This
MyOMR editorial view
This is not only a builder-resident dispute. It is a local infrastructure story.
Perumbakkam and the southern OMR-side suburbs are no longer peripheral pockets. They are major residential zones serving IT employees, school-going families, service workers, senior citizens and thousands of daily commuters. When a large apartment community faces uncertainty over essential utilities, the issue becomes relevant to the wider neighbourhood.
The Ozone Greens situation should therefore be seen as part of a bigger civic discussion: OMR’s housing growth must be matched by enforceable infrastructure readiness.
If high-rise communities are allowed to function for years with unresolved utility questions, the burden eventually falls on residents — not on brochures, approvals or sales promises.
Read more: OMR real estate, civic issues and resident welfare
- All OMR local news
- OMR Rent & Lease listings
- TNEB bill calculation guide for Tamil Nadu (2026)
- TNEB / TANGEDCO offices serving OMR
- Perumbakkam civic watch: Brigade Morgan Heights EC revocation
- Pallikaranai Ramsar buyer verification guide
- SWM Rules 2026 for OMR apartment societies
- OMR private school fee transparency guide
Conclusion
The Ozone Greens electricity issue has become a serious local concern for Perumbakkam and the wider OMR residential belt. Based on media reports, court-record summaries and TNRERA public listings, the matter appears to involve long-running questions around permanent power infrastructure, resident hardship and project-level accountability.
At the same time, responsible reporting requires caution. Resident allegations, company responses, court records, regulatory listings and separate agency proceedings must not be mixed into one unsupported conclusion.
For residents, the need is practical: stable, safe and permanent electricity.
For authorities and developers, the lesson is larger: high-rise housing cannot be treated as complete unless essential civic infrastructure is complete too.
Editorial note: This report is based on publicly available media reports, court-record summaries, TNRERA listings and official agency statements. Allegations mentioned in this article are attributed to their respective sources and should not be read as findings of guilt unless established by a competent court or authority. Ozone Greens Perumbakkam, Bengaluru Ozone Urbana and Chennai Metrozone are separate matters and should not be treated as one combined case.
Right of reply: This article will be updated if Ozone Group, project-related entities, TANGEDCO or other concerned authorities provide an official response.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ozone Greens electricity issue?
Residents have raised concerns over generator-based electricity supply and the need for a permanent electricity-board connection at Ozone Greens in Perumbakkam.
Why is this important for OMR residents?
Perumbakkam is part of the fast-growing OMR-side residential belt. Utility issues in large apartment communities affect residents, homebuyers and the wider neighbourhood.
Has the issue appeared before legal or regulatory forums?
Yes. Public records show a related Madras High Court writ petition in 2024 and TNRERA listings involving Ozone Greens-related matters.
Is the Bengaluru Ozone Urbana case the same as Ozone Greens Perumbakkam?
No. The Bengaluru matter is separate and should not be treated as proof in the Perumbakkam electricity issue.
What should OMR homebuyers check before buying an apartment?
They should verify permanent electricity, water, sewerage, fire safety approval, completion or occupancy certificate, RERA status, pending cases, utility dues and association handover.
