40. The co-location charges are based on the space charges, other infrastructure charges and electricity charges for a rack (rack space =16 sq feet and power consumed=2KW) as detailed in the consultation paper dated 19.10.2012. The co-location charges were estimated as Rs. 5,77,855/- and Rs 3,71,610/- for Mumbai and Chennai. These figures were rounded off to Rs. 6 lakhs for Mumbai and Rs. 4 lakhs for locations other than Mumbai in the principal regulations. The co-location charges were calculated by applying 'utilisation factor' of 70% of the cost all the relevant items. The cost of electrical power (=2KW) was taken as actual.
