MERC dismisses MIA petition over non-appearance at hearing
* MIHAN Industries Association had filed a petition before MERC seeking directions regarding supply of power to industries in MIHAN-SEZ area By Kartik Lokhande Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has dismissed the petition of MIHAN Industries Association (MIA) regarding power supply to industries in MIHAN-SEZ area, on the ground of ‘non-appearance of the petitioner’ at the hearing held on October 9 in Mumbai. MERC held its hearing on October 9 in Mumbai. Adv Samir Malik represented MADC, and Adv Satish Shrikhande appeared on behalf of AMNEPL. However, surprisingly, no advocate or authorised representative appeared on behalf of MIA. In its order dated October 27, MERC observed that it had not received any communication in this regard from MIA. Relying on Regulation 70 of MERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004, MERC dismissed the petition of MIA for ‘non-appearance of the petitioner’. Regulation 70 of MERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004...