NTPC to suspend power supply to BSES

Power producer NTPC has announced that it will suspend supply to power distribution company BSES starting midnight of February 13 for non-payment of dues. 

The move will severely impact supply of power in East, West and South Delhi. The NTPC had given BSES until February 10 to pay its dues, failing which power supply would be suspended.

The NTPC has alleged that BYPL failed to replenish the Letter of Credit (LC) for the amount of Rs.155.19 crore and that as per power purchase agreement in the event of non-availability or shortfall in LC, the NTPC has the right to regulate and sell BYPL’s allocation of power to other parties, sources in the Power Department told The Hindu. 

The BYPL gets about 434 MW of power from the NTPC. The BRPL, which gets about 127 MW of power from the NTPC, too has failed to replenish the LC for the amount of Rs.271.61 crore and has been issued the notice.

This is not the first time that the NTPC has threatened to suspend supply to Delhi discoms for non-payment of dues. A similar notice was issued in December 2011. For their part, the discoms said they have apprised the government of the situation and are making arrangements to meet the demand.

“In the absence of a cost reflective tariff over the past several years, the discoms are under financial stress with accumulated recoverable revenue gap of around Rs.20,000 crore. In addition, the NTPC allows Delhi discoms only a 30-day credit period bringing extra pressure on our working capital. Incidentally, other States are allowed a 60-day credit period by the same generator. We are in discussions with the Delhi Government, the DERC [Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission] and the NTPC and are confident of getting the matter resolved. BSES will ensure uninterrupted power supply for its consumers in Delhi,” said a seniorBSES official.

with thanks : The Hindu : LINK

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Regulator invites opinion on tariff hike

If you have any objections to the tariff hike proposed by the three power distribution companies, you can soon start sending your opinion to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).  Next week, the DERC will come out with a public notice inviting suggestions and objections on the Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) submitted by the three power distribution companies. According to DERC officials, they have proposed a hike to the extent of 2 to 13 per cent.

“We will issue a public notice inviting suggestions and objections from the public. We want people to read the ARR submitted by the three discoms and if they have any objections or queries they can send us their response,” said DERC chairman P D Sudhakar. 

He said information regarding the public notice would be published in all newspapers and the website of DERC too. “All the ARRs are also on our website and can be downloaded by people, who want to study or examine them,” added Sudhkar. 

People will get three weeks time to send their objections, which will then be scrutinised by DERC officials. Once this process is over, DERC will hold public hearings where people can raise their concerns regarding the tariff hike. 

Submitting the ARR report is an annual feature for the power distribution companies, who are required to provide details of the profits/ losses that they have incurred and the assets that they need to build on. Based on this report, the DERC then decides on the quantum of hike that the discoms require.

A consultant has also been roped in by the DERC who will assist the commission in examining the documents. “We are going to study and examine the ARRs and will decide whether the hike is justifiable or not. The process will take a few months,” said a senior DERC official. 

Last year, the city had witnessed a power tariff hike of 26 per cent increasing people’s electricity bills significantly. 

with thanks : Hindustan Times : LINK

DERC slaps Rs. 90,000 penalty on discom

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has slapped a fine of Rs. 90,000 on power distribution company BSES Yamuna Power Limited for non-compliance of DERC orders. According to DERC officials, a complaint was lodged by a consumer claiming that there was a particular column in the power bill known as ‘no current period’ which, gives information about the duration when electricity was not available inside the house. However, in all the bills sent by the discom it had omitted that column, which is mandatory. 

“A complaint was filed and several hearings took place. We also issued a showcause notice to the power distribution company. After a thorough examination we found that it was indeed a case of non-compliance and a penalty was imposed,” said DERC chairman P D Sudhakar. 

BYPL has also been given a warning to adhere to all the rules and orders of the DERC. The complainant S K Maheshwari said that this is the first time that such a harsh penalty has been imposed on the discom, since the Electricity Act came into existence in 2003. 

with thanks : Hindustan Times : LINK

Power bills to go up for next three months : Hindustan Times

There's no escaping the price monster.

Starting February 1, you'll have to pay more for power for the next three months as the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved provisional 3% and 1.5% power purchase cost adjustment charges (PPA) for BSES and TPDDL areas, respectively, for this period. 

So, if you live in south and east Delhi (BSES areas) and consume 400 units a month, your bill will rise from Rs. 1,840 to Rs. 1,895.20. In west or north Delhi (TPDDL areas), it will go up to Rs. 1,867.60. 

Not a big hike. But with new tariffs for 2013 to be out in the next few months, there will be no relief.

The distribution companies - Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd - had earlier this month submitted account statements on power purchased in October-December and sought 2.80%, 7.44% and 9.1% increase in electricity charges, respectively, as PPA, officials said.

"They've become dictators and have been increasing power bills every few months. The government doesn't care about the people. They plan to increase tariffs this year too," said BS Vohra of the East Delhi RWAs Joint Front.

with thanks : Hindustan Times : LINK

बिजली थोड़ी और महंगी : Rashtriy Sahara

टीपीडीडीएल क्षेत्र में 1.5 प्रतिशत और बीएसईएस राजधानी व यमुना क्षेत्र में 3 प्रतिशत की बढ़ोतरी

नई दिल्ली (एसएनबी)। डीईआरसी ने एक बार फिर बिजली दरों में बढ़ोतरी कर उपभोक्ताओं को करारा झटका दिया है। बीएसईएस यमुना और राजधानी के क्षेत्रों में यह बढ़ोतरी तीन प्रतिशत और टीपीडीडीएल के क्षेत्रों में यह बढ़ोतरी 1.5 पर्सेट की गई है। बढ़ी दरें 1 फरवरी से लागू होंगी। बढ़ोतरी की वजह पावर एडजेस्टमेंट बताई गई है। बीएसईएस राजधानी, यमुना और टीपीडीडीएल ने पावर परचेज एडजेस्टमेंट करने के लिए डीईआरसी को 21 जनवरी 2013 को आवेदन दिया था। तीनों ने अपने आवेदन में कहा था कि लगातार बिजली उत्पादन कंपनियों द्वारा बिजली दरों में बढ़ोतरी की जा रही है। इस कारण उन पर अतिरिक्त भार पड़ रहा है।

इसलिए बिजली दरों में बिजली खरीद की बढ़ी दरों को समायोजित किया जाए। आयोग ने इन आवेदनों पर सुनवाई के बाद टीपीडीडीएल के क्षेत्र में 1.5 पर्सेट और बीएसईएस राजधानी और यमुना के क्षेत्रों में बिजली दरों में 3 पर्सेट की बढ़ोतरी कर दी है। इस बढ़ोतरी के बाद बीएसईएस यमुना और राजधानी के उपभोक्ताओं को अब 200 यूनिट तक बिजली खर्च करने पर 3 रुपए 70 पैसे की बजाय 3 रुपए 81 पैसे की दर से प्रति यूनिट बिजली का भुगतान करना होगा। 200 से 400 यूनिट तक बिजली खर्च करने वाले उपभोक्ताओं को 4 रुपए 94 पैसे और 400 यूनिट से अधिक बिजली खपत करने वालों को 5 रुपए 70 पैसे प्रति यूनिट की बजाय 5 रुपए 89 पैसे की दर से प्रति यूनिट बिजली का भुगतान करना पड़ेगा। व्यावसायिक क्षेत्रों में बिजली की दरें अब 6 रुपए 69 पैसे प्रति यूनिट हो जाएंगी। इसी प्रकार, टीपीडीडीएल क्षेत्र में 200 यूनिट तक बिजली खपत पर 3 रुपए 70 पैसे की बजाय 3 रुपए 75 पैसे, 200 से 400 यूनिट तक खपत पर 4 रुपए 80 पैसे की बजाय 4 रुपए 87 पैसे और 400 यूनिट से अधिक बिजली खर्च करने पर 5 रुपए 70 पैसे की बजाय 5 रुपए 78 पैसे की दर से प्रति यूनिट का भुगतान करना पड़ेगा। व्यावसायिक और इंडस्ट्रियल क्षेत्रों की बिजली दरों में भी 1.5 पर्सेट की बढ़ोतरी की गई है। वैसे आवेदन में टीपीडीडीएल ने 2.8 पर्सेट, बीएसईएस राजधानी ने 9.18 और बीएसईएस यमुना ने 7.44 पर्सेट की बढ़ोतरी की मांग की थी। विद्युत विनियामक आयोग के अध्यक्ष पीडी सुधाकर ने कहा कि अक्टूबर से दिसंबर 2012 की तिमाही में पावर परचेज एडजेस्टमेंट नहीं किया गया था। अगर इस बार भी बिजली की बढ़ी दरों का समायोजन न किया जाता, तो वितरण कंपनियों पर घाटे का बोझ बढ़ जाता और आने वाले समय में उपभोक्ताओं को ही इसका खमियाजा उठाना पड़ता।

Government approves amendments on Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2011

- The phrase ‘connected with political parties’ to be replaced with 'affiliated with political parties’. 

- Fifth member of the Selection Committee (i.e., eminent jurist) to be nominated by the President on recommendation of the other four members of the Selection Committee, viz. Prime Minister, Speaker (Lok Sabha), Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) and Chief Justice of India. 

- Government has decided to exempt only such bodies or authorities established, constituted or appointed by or under any Central or State or Provincial Act providing for administration of public religious or charitable trusts or endowments or societies for religious or charitable purposes registered under the Societies Registration Act. 

- Political parties exempt from the purview of the Lokpall Bill 2011, as they are already covered under the Representation of People’s Act. 

- Lokpal can order investigation against a public servant, in case a prima facie case exists, after calling for explanation from the public servant. 

- Opportunity to be given to public servant to be heard. 

- Lokpal to have power to grant sanction for prosecution of public servants. 

- Amendments for strengthening CBI accepted, except the one which seeks approval of Lokpal for transfer of officers of CBI investigating cases referred by Lokpal. 

Whistle Blowers Protection Bill 2011 to protect identity of whistleblowers and safeguard against their victimization, passed by Lok Sabha. 

Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Bill 2011 introduced in Parliament. The Bill elaborately covers definition of ‘benami’ property and transaction, and prohibits benami transactions. 

Stringent punishment for ‘benami’ transactions under the Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Bill.

Happy Republic Day 2013

Patparganj Marg caves in again, blame game on

  Jan 21, 2013

NEW DELHI: A portion of Patparganj Marg caved in on Saturday, for the second time in a month. Interestingly, the same road was re-laid three months ago after Delhi Jal Board had repaired a water pipeline in the area. The residents have temporarily filled the pit with bricks to avoid any accidents, but the public works department (PWD) officials are yet to wake up to the situation.

"This is the second time that a portion of the same road has caved in. This shows the poor quality of the raw material used for the construction. The contractors are never penalized for doing such a shoddy job. How come they always get away, while we commuters and pedestrians have to pay the price?" asks BS Vohra, president, east Delhi RWAs Joint front.

with thanks : Times of India : LINK

Heavy rush at Maharani Bagh - a small suggestion

Sir,

There is a severe bottle neck at Maharani bagh to smooth flow of traffic from ring road Lajpat nagar  & from Mathura road to Noida toll road etc. Due to heavy rush from both roads specially in evening,the traffic from both roads obstructs each other at Maharani bagh & traffic from both roads is able to cross Maharani bagh at a very slow speed of not more then 5 km /hr causing back pressure to all the roads  behind.Traffic moving at low speed consumes more fuel ,consumes more man hours ,creates more pollution .The slow traffic is due to more vehicles  in a narrow space obstructing each other.

This problem can be overcum by stopping the traffic from one road & allowing the traffic from other road one by one so that the traffic from one road at a time is able to attain a fast speed giving an average high speed of say 40 kms/hr  leading to clearance of much more number of vehicles per minute then if traffic from both roads moves at a low speed of 5kms/hr.Not only this the vehicles waiting will consume less fuel ,will cause less pollution & the drivers will be able to take rest for few minutes causing less accidents.

I shall feel obliged if acceptance or rejection of my suggestion is communicated to me

Dr VK Aggarwal

A-7 East of kailash new delhi 110065, 8800164455 

Sir, lakhs of public manhours are wasted due to bottleneck at maharani bagh.Traffic police has not taken any concreate measures to ease the traffic.With some efforts many manhours of public can be saved.It is kindly requested to persue the matter with concerned authorities

Dr vk aggarwal