Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) is a governing body to control certain regulatory and safety functions related to the power sector in the Indian state of Telangana.
History As a consequence of the formation of the Telangana State, the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) was constituted on 3 November 2014. It was incorporated under the Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998, a Central Act, in August 1999. In 2003, under section 82 of the Electricity Act, the commission continued as the regulatory body in the state.
Functions To improve the functionality of the power sector in the state of Telangana to make it viable and with prime focus of protecting the interests of the consumers. To promote competition, efficiency and economy in the power sector. To regulate tariffs of power generation, transmission and distribution in Telangana. To facilitate intrastate transmission and wheeling of electricity. To ensure transparency while exercising its powers and discharging its functions.
See also Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited Power Generation Transmission Corporation of Telangana
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