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MERC Orders MSEDCL to Refund INR6.8 Million to Serum Institute

6/26/2025

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The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed MSEDCL to return INR6.8 million (~$78,351) to the Serum Institute of India due to overcharges on wheeling and transmission fees from September 2021 to May 2023. MSEDCL's mistake of charging based on gross generation rather than actual energy used breached regulations, echoing previous refund mandates by MERC.

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Story summary

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed MSEDCL to return INR6.8 million (~$78,351) to the Serum Institute of India due to overcharges on wheeling and transmission fees from September 2021 to May 2023. MSEDCL's mistake of charging based on gross generation rather than actual energy used breached regulations, echoing previous refund mandates by MERC.