Regulator directs Madhya Pradesh to pay dues to Adani Green Energy

Levies fine on state agency for non-complying its order

In a first, the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has slapped fine on the state government and asked to pay dues to Adani Green Energy. The MP Power Management Company (MPPMCL) has been delaying payment to the company providing wind power to the state for close to a year. The regulator has asked the state agency to clear dues in 45 days.

"The Commission directs the respondent (MPPMCL) to pay all the legitimate dues in terms of PPA to the petitioner (Adani) within 45 days of this order. The Commission also directs the respondent to pay a penalty