The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has directed Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (Tangedco) to refund excess charges collected from Doshi Housing Private Ltd., Chennai, while effecting new service connections in one of its residential projects.
In its petition, Doshi Housing said it had developed a residential project comprising of 188 dwelling units of four blocks in Thirumudivakkam and applied, along with others, for new service connections. The company said the applicants were charged an estimated ₹91,22,300 in 2020. The charges levied were contrary to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution code, it said.
The firm said along with other consumers it had provided more than sufficient space for the development infrastructure and for erection of Transformer with an undertaking to pay the relevant deposits/development charges as per the rules in force. It also noted that through earlier orders, TNERC had held that Tangedco cannot collect the equipment and other charges for service connection. The company said it paid the charges under protest and sought a refund.
