Question : PURCHASING OF POWER FROM POWER GENERATION UNITS



(a) whether the Government have taken a decision to allow major power consuming institutions to purchase power directly from power generation units;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the definition of major power consumers;

(c) whether the Government have decided to levy a surcharge on these consumers; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor and whether the decision will lead to increase in the power tariff due to which the very purpose of the decision will be defeated?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI MEHTA )


(a) & (b) : As per provisions of Section 43A(c) of Electricity (Supply) Act 1948, a generating company can sell power to any person with the approval of the Government or Governments concerned.

(c) : No, Sir.

(d) : Does not arise.