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Electricity Ombudsman Order on kVAh Billing for Tejas Industries and Others in Ichalkaranji

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 03 Nov 2026

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• This order addresses representations from six power-loom consumers in Ichalkaranji regarding kVAh billing disputes with MSEDCL.
• The Electricity Ombudsman reviewed the definition of 'Average Power Factor' under 2020 regulations, which includes both lagging and leading reactive energy.
• The order clarifies the implementation timeline of the revised tariff framework following the Commission's MYT and Amendment Orders.

City

Ichalkaranji

State

Maharashtra

purpose of issuance

Adjudication

Most Important Details

The order clarifies the definition of Average Power Factor and the effective date of the revised tariff framework (01.07.2025) following the Commission's Amendment Order.

location

Gat No. 125, Yadrav, Ichalkaranji

issue for which issued

kVAh billing dispute

is it guidelines or office order, or office memorandum

Order

purpose of issue

Resolution of consumer grievance

issue for which issues

Billing dispute

is it guidelines or circular or for some action

Order

All the Most Important details in the circular

The order resolves grievances regarding kVAh billing for power-loom consumers, confirming the inclusion of lagging and leading reactive energy in power factor calculations.

its purpose it serves

Legal resolution of billing dispute

Name of Officer

Vandana Krishna

Designation

Electricity Ombudsman

Department / Organisation

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission

Period / Effective From

01.07.2025