Section 24-410. Construction of conduits; removal of poles, wires

Whenever, in the  opinion  of  the  commissioner  of  transportation,  a
  sufficient  construction  of  conduits  or subways under ground shall be
  made ready under the provisions of sections 24-410 through 24-414 of the
  code, in any street or locality in the boroughs  of  Manhattan  and  the
  Bronx,  reference being had to the general direction and vicinity of the
  electrical  conductors  then  in  use  overhead,  the  commissioner   of
  transportation  shall  notify  the owners or operators of the electrical
  conductors above ground in such street or  locality.  The  notice  shall
  inform  them  that  they are to make such electrical connections in such
  street or through other streets, localities or parts  of  such  boroughs
  with such underground conduits or subways as shall be determined by such
  commissioner  of  transportation,  and  to remove poles, wires, or other
  electrical conductors above ground  and  their  supporting  fixtures  or
  other  devices  from  such  street and locality within ninety days after
  notice to such effect shall be given.
 
    * NB Amended L.L. 69/85 § 13, language juxtaposed per Ch. 907/85 § 14