“As the IPL will be starting soon, there are a number of areas that need to be looked at, especially since many of the matches end late at night. We discussed the law and order situation, stadium, the toilets and water supply issues within the stadium and the lights. However, a lot more needs to be done and there will be another meeting with the state home secretary on Monday to discuss the matter further,” said Chakraborty.

With the stadium floodlights coming under the glare for shutting down during the matches, Chakraborty said they were hoping there was no repetition of the incident this year. He said the CAB was not taking any chances and that generators would be used to power the floodlights. “The CESC will provide the back-up power but this time, generators will be used for the stadium lights,” he said.

The chief secretary said a national-level agency would be given the responsibility of maintaining the tower during the matches. “All possible steps are being taken to ensure the lights do not go off during the matches.”