Consumers with contract demand of 1 Mw and above have been allowed open access in Rajasthan from April 1, 2008

A power regulator’s movecould stop open access plans for consumers having load in excess of 1 Mw. Contrary to the stand taken by the Union power ministry after seeking the view of the law ministry, the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has ruled that it has the jurisdiction to determine the rates for all consumers, including those having load in excess of 1 Mw, according to the law.