Section 4(4)(4) in The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Distribution Open Access) Regulations, 2014
4.2.1. Where a consumer eligible under Regulation 3.1, applies for Long-term or Medium-term or Short-term Open Access to the distribution system of a Distribution Licensee so as to obtain supply from a Generating Company or a Licensee or through Power Exchange, the Distribution Licensee (on whose Distribution System the access is being sought) shall reduce the contract demand/sanctioned load of the consumer to the extent of quantum of electricity sought to be transferred through Open Access .