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Activists raise red flag over MERC’s new supply code, seek govt's intervention
December 26, 2020 2:56 am
Alleging that the new code had diluted several other “consumer-friendly” provisions of the Electricity Act (2003), the association has cautioned that the new code will have adverse implications for the power sector in the long term.
Maharashtra’s power demand dropped by 13% in first 8 months of 2020: Report
October 08, 2020 3:16 pm
The report, which was part of an exercise by the finance department to analyse the state’s macroeconomic outlook in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, was presented to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and senior cabinet ministers earlier this week.
Maharashtra: Regulator warns power utilities against disconnecting supply
June 30, 2020 3:33 am
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission said that internal controls to detect abnormal usage should be strictly implemented. If any excessive consumption is noticed, the meter reading should be re-checked on suo motu basis.
Congress targets Maharashtra electricity regulator
January 08, 2019 3:24 am
In 2013, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Energy, which used to supply power to the suburbs of Mumbai, had entered into a power purchase agreement with the VIPL for the supply of 600 MW electricity at Rs 1.75-Rs 1.79 per unit.
Maharashtra electricity regulatory body stops recording hearings
September 15, 2018 3:41 am
A representative of a consumer organisation said: “There is no reason for the commission to do this. But MERC Chairman Anand Kulkarni has told a newspaper that cost-cutting is behind the decision.”
Serving bureaucrat appointed to MERC takes voluntary retirement
July 10, 2018 4:35 am
A government official said that Mukesh Khullar had recently applied for VRS. “The application has been approved.” Despite repeated attempts, Khullar was unavailable for comment.
Reliance Infra power sale to Adani: MERC conducts first public hearing
June 15, 2018 3:27 am
Reliance Infra (RInfra) has decided to sell its integrated power operations in Mumbai — generation, transmission and distribution of power in the city and suburbs — to Adani Transmission Limited (ATL).
MERC appointment: Conflict-of-interest fears in serving IAS officer’s choice
June 14, 2018 12:52 am
While traditionally retired IAS officers have held the positions at the MERC, 1985-batch IAS officer Mukesh Khullar decided to continue to be on the state government’s payroll till his retirement in February 2019.
MERC reduces industrial tariffs, marginally hikes rates for certain residential and agricultural users
June 27, 2015 3:35 pm
The MERC has approved an overall reduction in the state’s power tariff by 5.75 per cent as compared with last year, and 2.44 per cent over April prices.
MSEDCL draws flak at public hearing for proposal to increase power tariff
April 11, 2015 3:52 am
MSEDCL has filed a tariff hike petition seeking an 8 per cent increase in the power rates.
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