No access to alternate electricity sources to defaulting discoms: R K Singh

As on Dec 14, total dues of discoms towards gencos was Rs 98,682 cr; If the disputed amount is included, the dues stand at Rs 1.09 trn, inching closer to the record highs of last year

The Centre is working on a set of draft rules that would entail that those power distribution companies (discoms) which default on payment to power generators (gencos) would not be allowed to purchase electricity from alternate sources.

R K Singh, union minister for power, new and renewable energy said any short- or long-term access of buying power including from power exchanges would be restricted to the defaulting discoms.

“We are working on a set of rules which will restrict the access of discoms to alternate arrangements for power purchase, if they have defaulted on their payments to the gencos under