India, May 28 -- The Delhi government on Thursday directed all its departments to take measures preventing electricity misuse, and rationalise power consumption, officials said.

The circular mandating these directions was issued by the government's general administration department.

The circular instructed all workers, independent and local bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the GNCTD to ensure the electricity is used judiciously and on the basis of need.

"Unnecessary use of lighting fixtures during daytime shall be avoided to the maximum extent possible. Natural lighting may be optimally utilised wherever feasible," read the circular.

Over-lighting of rooms, corridors, common areas and officer premises shall be avoid...