COIMBATORE: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers Association (TECA) has demanded regional benches of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) in Coimbatore to ensure faster disposal of cases.

The Ministry of Power (MoP) proposal under Section 112 to increase the number of members of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) from three to not more than seven is welcome.

“However, it should be recommended for providing regional benches of APTEL in key metropolitan centres such as Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru in Karnataka and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. This will ensure faster disposal of cases, reduce pendency, and enhance regional access to justice for consumers and stakeholders,” said L Santhosh, president of TECA, in a statement.

Welcoming the Electricity (Amendment) Bi

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