Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 5 August 1999 |
| Jurisdiction | Maharashtra government |
| Headquarters | Mumbai |
| Employees | Classified |
| Agency executive | |
| Website | http://www.merc.gov.in |
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) (http://www.merc.gov.in) is a governing body to control certain regulatory and safety functions[2] in Maharashtra based in Mumbai.[3] It was incorporated under the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998, of Central Act in August 1999. In 2003, it was continued as regulatory body under Section 82 of the Electricity Act. [4] It was established to promote competition, efficiency and economy in the power sector. It also regulates tariffs of power generation, transmission and distribution in Maharashtra.[5][6]
