Haryana discoms seek relaxation in HERC’s fuel surcharge recovery rules

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Chandigarh, April 11

The Power distribution companies in Haryana have approached the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission seeking changes in the rules governing the recovery of fuel surcharge, officials said on Saturday.

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam have filed petitions before the Commission seeking amendments to Regulation 68 of the Multi-Year Tariff Regulations 2024 for the financial year 2025-26.

At present, additional costs arising from fuel and power purchase are recovered from consumers every month through the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge.

The discoms have proposed to defer this monthly recovery and instead collect the amount in later financial years at a uniform rate of 47 paise per unit across consumer categories. They have also sought approval to include carrying costs in the recovery mechanism.

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission has not taken an immediate decision and has initiated a public consultation process.

A public notice has been issued inviting stakeholders’ objections and suggestions. Individuals and organisations may submit their responses by May 1.

The Commission will hold a public hearing on May 14 in Panchkula, where stakeholders who file objections within the deadline will be allowed to present their views.

Officials said a final decision will be taken after considering public feedback, with the aim of balancing the financial stability of power utilities and consumer interests.