Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission
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Agency overview
Formed5 August 1999;25 years ago (1999-08-05)
Jurisdiction Maharashtra government
Headquarters Mumbai
EmployeesClassified
Agency executives
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 [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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  4. "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission". Mercindia.org.in. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
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