Tribune News Service
New Delhi, October 9
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint against seven power distribution companies across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, saying the issues related to open access to electricity are to be decided by respective state regulators.
The allegations were made against seven discoms, including three from the National Capital — Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
Others are Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd and Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd.
The complaint was filed by the Open Access Users Association where it was also alleged that the discoms have unduly influenced and made unreasonable suggestions to their respective State Electricity Regulatory Commissions in order to increase various charges for open access.