Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 5 August 1999 |
| Jurisdiction | Maharashtra government |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
| Employees | Classified |
| Agency executives |
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| Website | http://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, it was continued as regulatory body under Section 82 of the Electricity Act. [5] It was established to promote competition, efficiency and economy in the power sector. It also regulates tariffs of power generation, transmission and distribution in Maharashtra.[6][7]
See also
[edit]- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
- Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited
- Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited
- Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport
- Maharashtra Energy Development Agency
- Tata Power
References
[edit]- ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ "Maharashtra power regulator orders takeover of cooperative". Sify. 27 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ "Chandra Iyengar to join Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission after retirement - Mumbai - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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
[edit]- TimesOfIndia | MERC effects 3.03% hike in power tariff
- Business Standard | MIAL complains to MERC over R-Infra
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