Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission

  • Shri Sanjay Kumar(IAS) [1], Chairman
  • Ashawani Kumar [2], Secretary
Websitehttp://www.merc.gov.in

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) (http://www.merc.gov.in) is a governing body to control certain regulatory and safety functions[3] in Maharashtra based in Mumbai.[4] It was incorporated under the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998, of Central Act in August 1999. In 2003, Under Section 82 of the Electricity Act the Commission is continued as regulatory body in state.[5] It was established to promote competition, efficiency and economy in the power sector. It also regulate tariffs of power generation, transmission and distribution in Maharashtra.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Maharashtra power regulator orders takeover of cooperative". Sify. 27 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Chandra Iyengar to join Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission after retirement - Mumbai - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  5. ^ Tembhekar, Chittaranjan (16 February 2011). "BEST can cover bus losses with power surplus: SC". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  6. ^ "MERC unveils multi-year tariff framework for power firms, IBN Live News". Ibnlive.in.com. 3 February 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  7. ^ Tembhekar, Chittaranjan (15 February 2011). "Chavan calls for equality in power tariff across city". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.

External links

  • TimesOfIndia | MERC effects 3.03% hike in power tariff
  • Business Standard | MIAL complains to MERC over R-Infra
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