Tangedco cannot include transformer cost in estimate chargeable to consumer, says Ombudsman
The Hindu
The Ombudsman also instructed Tangedco to prepare estimates in line with regulations of the TN Electricity Distribution Code, and refund excess charges collected
S. Devarajan, Tamil Nadu’s Electricity Ombudsman, has ruled that the collection of costs towards the installation of distribution transformers along with associated equipment, is in violation of regulations and directives of the State power regulator and directed Tangedco to refund the excess estimate charges collected from five Chennai-based real estate developers.
He also instructed Tangedco to prepare the estimate in line with regulations of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code and revise the estimate for all such similar cases and refund the excess charges collected from consumers.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.