Examples of Consumer counsel in a sentence
With regard to the tariff rationalization measures proposed by NESCO, WESCO and SOUTHCO, the Consumer counsel opined that the tariff rationalization measures are not supported with the reasoned analysis and are not consistent with the EA 2003 as well as OERC distribution Code 2004 as well as OERC MYT Regulation.
Hence, upfront subsidy equivalent to difference between the average cost of supply and the proposed applicable tariff to this category may be sought from Government of Odisha.• With regard to the tariff rationalization measures proposed by Reliance managed DISCOMs, the Consumer counsel opined that the tariff rationalization measures were not supported with a reasoned analysis and are not consistent with the Electricity Act, 2003, OERC Distribution Code, 2004 as well as OERC MYT Regulation.
Consumer counsel submitted before the Commission that the higher distribution loss due to licensee’s inefficiency should not be allowed to pass on to the end consumers.
The Consumer counsel has substantiated this fact with the demand projection and audited actual energy consumption data available with regard to LT/BPL category under ARR 12-13 (projections) and ARR 11-12 (audited) respectively.
The Consumer counsel observations / suggestions are elaborated below.
Consumer counsel engaged for analysis and presentation of Tariff applications.
The Consumer counsel noticed that OHPC has proposed total working capital requirement amounting to Rs 128.19 Cr for FY 2011-12.
The Consumer counsel noticed that the CERC Tariff Regulation 2009 specifies the interest of W.C as SPLR of SBI as on 01.04.09 or 1st April of the year in which the generating station is declared under commercial operation, whichever is later.
The Consumer counsel has substantiated this fact with the demand projection and audited actual energy consumption data available with regard to LT/BPL category under ARR 2013-14 (audited) and ARR 2015-16 (projections) respectively.
In case of O & M, the Consumer counsel pointed out that the differential Pension liability (Rs.21.28 Cr) claimed under O&M should be met through Terminal (Pension) liabilities fund (Rs.140.95 Cr) earmarked for the purpose by OHPC and, therefore, the same should not be allowed to pass through in the ARR of FY 2011- 12.