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East Delhi RWAs Joint Front
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Move to shield honest payers in power cases
I feel the Electric supply companies should be brought under the ambit of RTI, an instrument for the general public to be aware of the real going in the department. Without RTI the Electric companies and their employees are fleecing the public in general and are enjoying their life lavishly. Transparency in the system is only possible if the system is controlled by the agencies like RTI. Moreover it will be appreciable if the DERC decides to grant some rebate to Senior Citizens who have attained the age of 65 years or more. Please do send your comments.
R K Nanda
President
'Sahyog' Varishst Nagrik Manch, (Regd.)
President Railway Pensioners Welfare Association (Regd.)
Move to shield honest payers in power cases
Dear Sir,
A very good news has been given and this will certainly relief to hundreds of consumers. In our area of Laxmi Nagar, one consumer has been issued a bill of Rs. 20 lakhs on account of DAE and the culprit was the unauthorized l tenant who was caught while stealing the electricity and a FIR was also written in the Police Station accepting his fault in front of BSES officials but later he ran away and the target has been made to the owner of the house who is now in great trouble and apprehending arrest by police. I sincerely hope, you will find time to help the innocent consumer. Though I have advised him to take up the matter through a lawyer as BSES are interested in bargaining the amount.
I hope to hear from you shortly.
Thanks and regards,
Ashok K Bhatnagar
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Move to shield honest payers in power cases
NEW DELHI: Soon, it will be mandatory for the city's power distribution companies (discoms) to check the consumption and payment records of consumers before accusing them of power theft. Citing a steep increase in the number of complaints of harassment against discoms, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has decided to change the procedure for registering a case for unauthorized use of electricity against any consumer.
The amendments will be made in the proposed Delhi Electricity Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations Draft-2012, which has been in the making for the last few years. However, the draft is now expected to be amended and put up on the DERC website by June.
"Since we have been getting complaints and suggestions internally from our members, and the public, we have decided to amend certain portions of the draft wherein we want to strengthen the part that deals with the procedure for booking a case for unauthorized use of electricity against any consumer," said P D Sudhakar, chairman, DERC.
As per the proposed amendments, discoms will not be allowed to register a theft case on the basis of mere "suspicion". Officials said in many cases it was found that discoms had booked people who have genuine meter faults without even checking their credentials. Once this regulation is approved, a consumer who has made regular payments against his consumption will be given ample chance to explain himself before being booked for theft.
DERC is also considering directing the discoms to collect concrete evidence against a consumer before registering a case. "We want them to strictly adhere to the principle of natural justice wherein consumers are mandatorily issued notice and given time to respond," Sudhakar said. Also, the draft suggests recording of complaints in the presence of a witness, who could be a neighbour. DERC sources claim to receive at least 50 cases of harassment by discoms in the name of power theft every year.
The draft supply and performance code has also suggested enhancement of fines being imposed on the discoms for delay in addressing consumers' complaints related to failed supply, burnt meters or a transformer snag. The fines may go up to Rs 100 per day, or even more. Discom performance codes were last reviewed in 2007. A public hearing to discuss the draft that has been on the website was held a year ago but it has remained in limbo.
with thanks : Times of India : LINK
Monday, May 6, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Surcharge up, power to cost more in Delhi
Power bills are set to go up in the city from this month, with the regulator announcing a 1.5% increase in surcharge on Friday. The hike comes ahead of new tariffs which are expected to be on the higher side.
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has doubled the provisional power purchase cost adjustment charges (PPAC) for the city's distribution companies, applicable for three months starting May 1. HT wrote on Thursday that the hike was coming.
On an average, the surcharge will add Rs. 40 - to Rs. 90 to the bills, depending on the power consumed. Every three months, city’s power firms submit the price at which they buy power to DERC, which decides if the costs — purchasing price and fuel rates —need to be adjusted in the form of a surcharge.
The surcharge will be revised at the end of the three-month period.
A provisional PPAC of 1.5% has been approved for BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL). The new PPAC will be 4.5% for BRPL and BYPL, and 3% for TPDDL consumers.
Thursday's increase will be applicable as a surcharge on the total fixed and energy charges and the bill will clearly indicate the percentage and amount of PPCA, the DERC said.
"They're planning to increase the tariff this year too. How will a middle-class family afford it?" said BS Vohra, an east Delhi RWA joint front member.
with thanks : Hindustan Times : LINK
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