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Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) (http://www.merc.gov.in) is a governing body to control certain regulatory and safety functions[3] in Maharashtra based in Mumbai.[4] 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. [5] 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.[6][7]

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  1. ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Maharashtra power regulator orders takeover of cooperative". Sify. 27 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  3. ^ "Chandra Iyengar to join Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission after retirement - Mumbai - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  5. ^ Tembhekar, Chittaranjan (16 February 2011). "BEST can cover bus losses with power surplus: SC". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  6. ^ "MERC unveils multi-year tariff framework for power firms, IBN Live News". Ibnlive.in.com. 3 February 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  7. ^ Tembhekar, Chittaranjan (15 February 2011). "Chavan calls for equality in power tariff across city". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.