Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) (http://www.merc.gov.in) is a governing body to control certain regulatory and safety functions in Maharashtra based in Mumbai. It was incorporated under the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998, of Central Act in August 1999. In 2003, Under Section 82 of the Electricity Act the Commission is continued as regulatory body in state. It was established to promote competition, efficiency and economy in the power sector. It also regulate tariffs of power generation, transmission and distribution in Maharashtra.

See also

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited

Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport

Maharashtra Energy Development Agency

Tata Power

References

External links

TimesOfIndia | MERC effects 3.03% hike in power tariff

Business Standard | MIAL complains to MERC over R-Infra

Organisations based in Mumbai

Regulatory agencies of India

Government agencies established in 1999

State agencies of Maharashtra

Electric power in India

Electricity authorities

Energy in Maharashtra

1999 establishments in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission