- 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 crisis: 8 northern states to discuss woes with Veerappa Moily on MondayEight northern states will discuss on Monday with Union Power Minister Veerapa Moily the issues they face in electricity transmission and d...
05 Aug, 2012, 10.51 AM IST
- Power supply restored in most parts of Rajasthan: Energy Minister Jitendra Singh
Power situation has improved in district and block headquarters and supply would be restored fully in the whole state soon, Rajasthan Energ...
01 Aug, 2012, 09.03 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
- 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
- Power demand math goes horribly wrong
Soaring demand for electricity has thrown the summer plans of power distribution companies into a tizzy.
08 Jun, 2012, 01.17 AM 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
- CERC not to hike key rate; users to benefit
Fearing an increase in the cost of power for consumers, the central electricity regulator, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)...
22 Mar, 2007, 01.53 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