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In a major relief to the power distribution companies (discoms) operating in the national capital, the Delhi High Court has quashed the plea of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for their CAG audit.
The three discoms operating in Delhi are privately owned and the court said CAG cannot audit private companies. The three discoms are Reliance Power promoted — BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL). Government of national capital of Delhi owns 49 per cent stake in the three discoms.
The AAP after it came to power last year ordered a CAG audit of the three companies citing fudged accounts and orders. The report before the submission appeared on media platforms.
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) moved court on August 20. The High Court then restricted the Delhi government to take any action on the report.
The High Court now has also stated that the CAG report will have no bearing on the operations of the three discoms.
