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The Right to Information (RTI) Act applies to public electricity companies (DISCOMs) and regulatory bodies in India, as they are considered "public authorities". You can use RTI to seek information on billing discrepancies, meter accuracy, or service delays

Government-owned electricity boards and corporations are strictly bound by the RTI Act. Examples include:

1. National/Central Entities
2. State Boards: UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. (MSEDCL), Bangalore Electricity Supply Co. (BESCOM), and Uttarakhand Power Corporation.
3. Regulatory Commissions: State Regulatory Commissions like DERC (Delhi) and HERC (Haryana) also fall under the Act

Some commissions and high courts have ruled that since they provide an essential public service, they should be transparent. However, cases for companies like BSES Rajdhani have faced legal stays or ongoing litigation regarding their status as "public authorities

Filing an RTI with an electricity department is a powerful tool to resolve disputes over inflated bills, delayed connections, or faulty meters. Public sector DISCOMs are legally bound to provide specific records that can be used as evidence in consumer forums

When filing your application, ask for these specific records to build a strong case:

• Meter Accuracy Test Reports: Request the most recent test report of your meter to check if it complies with CEA Metering Regulations 2006 (typically ±2% accuracy).
• MRI Download Data: This is "Meter Reading Instrument" data that shows precise hourly or daily consumption patterns, which can prove "ghost usage".
• 12-Month Consumption History: Useful for comparing current anomalies against your average usage.
• Tariff Slab Details: Ask for the specific tariff orders or slabs applied to your bill to ensure they match current state Regulatory Commission guidelines.
• Internal Communications: For delayed connections, request copies of internal memos or officer reports explaining why the installation was held up

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