In exercise of the powers conferred on it by clause (g) of Sub-Section (1) of Section 86 read with Section 181(1) of the Electricity Act 2003, the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission had notified on 16.02.2005 the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2004 (No. 5 of 2004). On the basis of experience, comments received from the stakeholders as also for enforcement of the Right to Information Act, 2005, there is a need to revise these regulations to ensure levy of reasonable fees and charges. Therefore the Commission in exercise of the aforementioned powers makes the following new regulations for levy of fees and charges. These regulations shall supercede the earlier regulations on the subject notified on 16.02.2005. The petition fees as prescribed for filing miscellaneous petitions/applications are as under:-

(a) Petition by a licensees/generating company - Rs. 10000/- (Rupees Ten thousand) per petition

(b) by consumers other than individuals  - Rs.5000/- (Rupees Five thousand)  per petition