The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has asked Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd's distribution company (AEML-D) for an explanation within 24 hours on excessive billing for suburban power supply. MERC has taken cognisance of mid-day's extensive reportage on the issue.

THE notice was issued to Anil Sardana, chief executive officer of Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), on December 4 following instructions by MERC Chairman Anand Kulkarni.
Kulkarni told mid-day that he has taken suo motu action in this regard. "MERC has not received any directive or communication from the government. I read the news reports and then decided to seek an explanation from the company within 24 hours," he said.