Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has rejected a plea to review its verdict that Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. (Tangedco) is not entitled to collect both development charges and extension/estimate cost from the consumer while effecting new service connection.
In 2021, the TNERC heard a slew of petitions and held that cost pertaining to distribution transformers (DT) and related structures has to be incurred by Tangedco, while the cost pertaining to the installation of the high tension (HT) line and low tension (LT) line must be paid by the consumers.
It also said all petitioners are entitled to refund of extension cost/estimate cost after adjusting the cost pertaining to the portion of the HT line/LT installation works. Tangedco filed a review petition against the orders.
