Extra tariff enough penalty for power misuse: Delhi electricity regulator
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has said that levying a temporary surcharge in cases of unauthorised usage of electricity would amount to double penalty for defaulters.The order came in response to a clarification sought by power distribution utility, BSES Rajdhani, on levying temporary surcharge in cases of unauthorised usage of electricity. DERC, however, dismissed the proposal and said that just applying tariffs at twice the rate applicable was sufficient for defaulters, and adding surcharge just amount to an additional penalty.In their communication to DERC, BSES Rajdhani submitted that as per regulation 10(5) of DERC (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations 2017, consumers are required to take temporary connec.....