Government plans to double penalty on discoms for overdrawing electricityIf the move to ensure grid security is accepted, utilities will shell out up to Rs 22 for each unit of overdrawn power.
13 Sep, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Government plans higher penalties to curb power overdrawal from grid
To ensure smooth functioning of electricity grids, govt is planning higher penalties and quicker punishments for entities that overdraw pow...
09 Aug, 2013, 06.34 PM IST
The power grid gets better, now reform SEBsThe CERC has issued draft norms to regulate overdrawal of power, to boost grid discipline and prevent tripping.
26 Jul, 2013, 10.24 AM IST
SUNDAY ET: Power blackouts streches beyond the overdrawal of power by statesSince the mega power blackouts of July, overdrawal of power by states has fallen sharply.
07 Oct, 2012, 01.09 PM IST
Govt mulls prison term for chief secretaries for power overdrawalThe govt is contemplating levying heavy penalties on states overdrawing electricity that results in grid failure and possible imprisonment ...
19 Aug, 2012, 02.17 PM IST
- Power Grid collapse: Political spine must penalise violation of grid discipline
The grid failure underscores the fact that politically powerful states can overdraw power from the grid with impunity, and get away with it.
01 Aug, 2012, 07.52 AM IST
Overdrawing made northern grid breakdown inevitableThe collapse of the northern grid on Monday was a breakdown waiting to happen because several states had been overdrawing power in recent m...
31 Jul, 2012, 09.03 AM IST
- Delhi blames UP, Punjab and Haryana for Northern grid collapse
Delhi Power Minister said UP was overdrawing 900 MW of power while overdrawal by Haryana & Punjab was 580 MW and 500 MW respectively.
30 Jul, 2012, 07.12 PM IST
- CERC raises overdrawal charge to Rs 12.25 a unit
To discourage states from overdrawing electricity from the grid, power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on Wednesday inc...
29 Apr, 2010, 01.57 AM IST
- Hike power generation, PSUs told, govt warns overdrawing states
The government on Sunday called upon public sector units like NTPC and NHPC to increase power generation by at least 10 per cent while warn...
14 Sep, 2008, 07.50 PM IST
- PGCIL moves CERC on overdrawing of power
The Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has filed a petition with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) against overdraw...
20 Nov, 2007, 12.15 AM IST
- CERC to levy charges on states for power overdrawal
In a step aimed at discouraging excess withdrawals from the grid, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has decided to levy ...
13 Nov, 2007, 04.05 PM IST
- CERC to fine on overdrawing excess power
The Supreme Court allowed Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to charge utilities for overdrawing power in excess of their entitlemen...
02 Jul, 2007, 12.10 PM IST
- Power overdrawal to cost states dear
Worried about overdrawal of power by states, and its impact on frequency regime and grid security, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commi...
10 Apr, 2007, 03.16 AM IST
- Overdrawing power to get expensive
Worried about the way as many as 12 states are drawing power over and above their allocation from the grid, the central electricity regulat...
08 Feb, 2007, 02.32 AM IST
- Power overdrawal likely to lead nation into blackout
With the mercury dipping, states are back to overdrawing power from the grid. Indiscipline by states presents a bigger problem this year, a...
15 Jan, 2007, 03.31 AM IST
- CERC issues show cause notice to UP Power Corp
Power regulator CERC has issued a show cause notice to Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd after the state utility did not deposit the fine...
02 Jun, 2006, 07.00 PM IST