Section 5(5)(i) in Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulation, 2004
(i)In case, one-third amount to be declared by the licensee as dividends to the shareholders, is not paid out as dividend, it shall be eligible to be treated as part of equity to that extent and earn returns on the same. Any future declaration of dividend from this shall lead to commensurate decrease in the equity base for the purpose of returns.