19/12/2025
🚨 Public Appeal to Electricity Consumers & MSMEs of Odisha 🚨
Against Illegal Levy of Additional Security Deposit (ASD) by TPCODL
It has come to the notice of consumers, trade bodies and MSMEs that TPCODL has levied Additional Security Deposit (ASD) in violation of provisions of the OERC Distribution (Conditions of Supply) Code, 2019, without following due process, transparency and statutory safeguards meant for consumers.
Mass demand notices, absence of proper calculation sheets, non-refund of excess security deposits and threats of disconnection have caused serious hardship to domestic consumers, commercial establishments and MSMEs.
⚖️ Legal Action in Public Interest
The Electricity Regulatory Aid Cell, managed by Saraswati Educational and Charitable Trust, has decided to:
✅ File a petition before the Hon’ble Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC)
✅ Take the matter to the Hon’ble High Court, if required,
to protect consumer rights and ensure strict regulatory compliance by licensees.
This initiative is being undertaken purely in public interest, to uphold the rule of law and consumer protection principles in the power sector.
🤝 Call for Support from Consumers & Associations
We invite:
Affected electricity consumers
Consumer associations
MSME & trade bodies
Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs)
to support this cause by:
🔹 Sharing their grievances and copies of ASD demand notices
🔹 Extending voluntary contributions to support legal action, awareness and capacity building
🔹 Circulating this message to ensure wider public awareness
📌 Your grievance will be taken up before the appropriate legal and regulatory forum.
🔌 About Electricity Regulatory Aid Cell
Objectives
a) Protect consumer interests and provide guidance on electricity and power-sector issues
b) Conduct studies/surveys to assess licensee performance and consumer satisfaction
c) Create awareness on:
Energy Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Electrical Safety
💳 Contribution Details (Voluntary)
Payment to be made in favour of:
👉 Saraswati Educational and Charitable Trust
🔹 Contributions will be used only for consumer awareness, regulatory advocacy and capacity building.
Payment link https://rzp.io/rzp/electricityregulatoryaidcell
🏢 Organiser Details
Electricity Regulatory Aid Cell
(Managed by Saraswati Educational and Charitable Trust)
📧 Email: [email protected]
📢 Let us come together to protect consumer rights and ensure accountability in the electricity sector.
⚡ Regulation must serve consumers—not burden them unlawfully.
