The association has sought government’s intervention in the matter. (Representational)
Activists have raised the red flag against the new electric supply code formulated by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (MERC) new supply code.
Alleging that the draft new code has diluted several provisions in consumer interest, the state-level coordination committee of the Veej Grahak and Audyogik Sangathan, an umbrella organisation of state power consumer outfits in the state, has now approached the Maharashtra government, seeking urgent intervention in the case.
On December 9, the MERC had published the draft of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Standards of Performance of Distribution Licensees including Power Quality) Regulations, 2020, inviting public suggestions and objections till December 29.
Executive Highhandedness : Former Civil Servants Question Rationale of Central Vista Project
Over 60 former bureaucrats have written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pointing out the illegalities involved in taking the project forward and the huge financial drain it would entail amidst a pandemic.
The Central Vista plan includes a new parliament building next to the current one. Photo: HCP Designs
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New Delhi: Former civil servants who have served the Central and state governments in various capacities, have lashed out at the Narendra Modi governmentâs Central Vista redevelopment project, and questioned the rationale behind its âpursuit of pomp and grandeurâ at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on lives and livelihoods.
Mumbai Confidential: What Next For Mehta?
But the word is that Mehta is readying himself for a brand-new role. Sources confirmed that he has applied for the post of chairperson of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and the Real Estate Regulatory Commission head. Updated: December 21, 2020 2:25:19 am
It is learnt that Mehta, who would like to continue his current role as well, prefers the second option.
In the past year, high profile bureaucrat Ajoy Mehta has emerged as the Chief Minister’s Man Friday. As the state’s Chief Secretary first, and later as CM’s Principal Advisor, he has served as a key link between Thackeray and the bureaucracy. But the word is that Mehta is readying himself for a brand-new role. Sources confirmed that he has applied for the post of chairperson of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) and the Real Estate Regulatory Commission head, both of which are falling vacant in t
Maharashtra govt sets up panel to suggest changes in Mumbai islanding system
The 9-member committee will be chaired by principal secretary of energy dept
Mumbai: Two months after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) faced a major power failure, the Maharashtra Government on Friday has formed a nine member committee chaired by the principal secretary of energy department to make recommendations with regard to change in the Mumbai islanding system, increase the power availability considering rising demand in Mumbai and steps to avoid similar grid collapse and power tripping.
This was necessitated as the power purchase agreements to meet cityâs demand ends in 2024 and the rising demand can be met by importing power by putting up additional transmission corridors and not merely by increasing generation locally. The committee is expected to submit report in three weeks to the state government.
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Check out the latest news and updates on Business Insider.Indian stock-market indices are likely to open on a higher note on Monday, led by positive cues from the Asian markets. At 9:01 am, the BSE pre-open was trading 0.23% higher, indicating a positive start for the Indian benchmark index.