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Protection of interests of electricity consumers. Introduction. Paradigm shift in EA 2003 from SEB days Several provisions in new law Implementation and review ASCI study FOR recommendations APTEL directions. Statutory Provisions - I. Choice Regulated Tariff Transparency USO
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Introduction • Paradigm shift in EA 2003 from SEB days • Several provisions in new law • Implementation and review • ASCI study • FOR recommendations • APTEL directions
Statutory Provisions - I • Choice • Regulated Tariff • Transparency • USO • Grounds for differentiation
Statutory Provisions - II • Dedicated machinery for grievance redressal – jurisdiction of SERC, Consumer Protection Act • Standards of Performance • Consumer Advocacy
CGRF • Issue of independence – Electricity Rules ,2005 • Nature of proceedings • Convenience of consumers • Implementation of its decisions
Ombudsman • Full time • Nature of proceedings • Financial Autonomy • Electricity Rules , 2005
Standards of Performance • Provisions of law , policy • Model SOP by FOR • Automatic compensation – delegation required • Reports by SERCs • Online compliance monitoring - FOR Sectt
Consumer Advocacy • Section 94, Advisory Committee • National Electricity Policy • Efforts by SERCs, CERC • FOR recommendations • Model Charter • Issues – capacity building , financial assistance • Dedicated Staff required