UP orders scrutiny of Torrent Power, Noida Power over distribution pacts

The two companies distribute power in Agra, Noida respectively

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered financial scrutiny of two private sector companies, Torrent Power and Noida Power, which hold power distribution franchisees in Agra and Noida respectively.
 

Earlier, UP Rajya Vidyut Upbhogta Parishad had written to state energy minister Shrikant Sharma demanding a high-level probe in the light of the various financial and consumer services mandates set in the respective power distribution agreements signed with these companies.

Later, Sharma had issued a written order to the state power utility, UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) to submit a detailed report in the matter within 15 days.

Now acting on the energy minister’s