NEW DELHI: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has advised the government against introducing rules to lower late payment surcharge on distribution companies, saying they are non-tenable under law and may lead to infringement of its jurisdiction, said people aware of the matter.
The development comes in the backdrop of divided views in the industry on government intervention in regulatory matters. Sections of the industry have supported checks proposed by the government on electricity commissions to de-politicise the sector, but some are concerned that this may hurt the independence of regulators.
