Section 7(e) in Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulation, 2004
(e)Additional Surcharge - Where a consumer avails open access, the Commission may determine the additional surcharge to meet the fixed costs of distribution licensee arising out of his obligation to supply and permit collection of such additional surcharge for the period the fixed cost remains stranded. If the capacity released on account of a consumer changing from his existing distribution licensee to another person is productively utilized then no standard cost is involved.
