- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
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Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission 
Agency overview Formed August 5, 1999 Jurisdiction Maharashtra government Headquarters Mumbai Employees Classified Agency executives Shri V. P. Raja [1], Chairman
K.N. Khawarey [2], SecretaryWebsite http://www.mercindia.org.in Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) 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
- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
- Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited
- Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited
- Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport
- Tata Power
References
- ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. http://www.mercindia.org.in/VPRaja_Chairman.htm. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ "Maharashtra power regulator orders takeover of cooperative". Sify.com. 2011-01-27. http://www.sify.com/finance/maharashtra-power-regulator-orders-takeover-of-cooperative-news-default-lb1wujaebje.html. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ "Chandra Iyengar to join Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission after retirement - Mumbai - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 2010-10-11. http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_chandra-iyengar-to-join-maharashtra-electricity-regulatory-commission-after-retirement_1450850. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. http://www.mercindia.org.in/Contactus.htm. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ Chittaranjan Tembhekar, TNN, Feb 16, 2011, 12.24am IST. "BEST can cover bus losses with power surplus: SC - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/BEST-can-cover-bus-losses-with-power-surplus-SC/articleshow/7504914.cms. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ "MERC unveils multi-year tariff framework for power firms, IBN Live News". Ibnlive.in.com. 2010-02-03. http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/merc-unveils-multiyear-tariff-framework-for-power-firms/562905.html. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ^ Chittaranjan Tembhekar, TNN, Feb 15, 2011, 05.43am IST. "Chavan calls for equality in power tariff across city - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Chavan-calls-for-equality-in-power-tariff-across-city/articleshow/7497849.cms. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
External links
- TimesOfIndia | MERC effects 3.03% hike in power tariff
- Business Standard | MIAL complains to MERC over R-Infra
Categories:- Organisations based in Mumbai
- Regulatory agencies of India
- Government agencies established in 1999
- State agencies of Maharashtra
- Electric power in India
- Electricity authorities
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