MERC Case NO. 6 of 2008 - Open letter to MERC

29.4.2008

The Secretary,

MERC

Dear Sir,

This is with reference to Petition filed by M/s Reliance Energy Limited in Case No. 6 of 2008 - a hearing for which has been scheduled on 30.4.2008.

We understand that this Petition has invoked section 23 of the EA 2003 which has a great implication on consumers all over Mumbai city (http://www.mercindia.org.in/Events_Notices/Events_APR_08/Evt_H_30_04_08_1100_06_of_2008.pdf)

This matter is also of great public interest, involving scope, jurisdiction and regulatory powers of MERC - eventually resulting in an impact on tariff.

This tariff impact will affect the general public and, as such, all concerned consumers should be given an opportunity to have their say and therefore a public hearing, with due process, should be held. I am therefore, surprised that this is being heard by MERC without involving the general public.

I trust you will call for a formal general public hearing, to keep the interest of the general public in mind - and will look out for a formal announcement to this effect.

Thank you.

Warm regards,

Sandeep N. Ohri
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Tamasoma jyotirgamaya...
From darkness unto light ...

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Sent in the interest of the public good, without prejudice.