After holding back the announcement of annual power tariff for the year 2010-11, the Delhi government on Thursday indicated that it would like to see no increase in the rates till the Commonwealth Games are held in October.
The city government also maintained that it does not have a say in the matter as Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has the sole discretion to decide on power tariff in the national capital.
A reliable source pointed out “the issue is very complex and the government feels the current rates should be allowed to continue till completion of the mega sporting event as that will not offend the discoms.”
The government also seems to be confident about the rates not being changed before Commonwealth Games as there is an apparent division in the DERC about announcing the new tariff.
The Delhi government officials also stated that the discoms would not be upset if rates are not tinkered with as they were strongly opposing any cuts.
Meanwhile the government, taking a sympathetic view towards the discoms demanded for tariff hike had on Wednesday said that the “regulatory uncertainty” arising out of DERC’s indifference to their grievances could affect power supply during Games.
The officials also accused the regulator of creating bottlenecks in ensuring uninterrupted power supply in the capital by refusing to look into the grievances of the discoms.