Report of Indian Institute of Public Administration ... - Ministry of Power

Maharashtra
Residual Life Assessment (RLA) Studies and Life Extension (LE) Works
Earlier, MSEB had carried out RLA studies for some old units. Since LE works were
not considered to be feasible in respect of the following units, tenders floated for these
were cancelled.
Bhusawal Unit-1 62.5 MW
Paras Unit-2 58.0 MW
Parli Unit-1&2 30.0 MW each
Tenders for Koradi Units 1 and 2 (each of 120 MW) are in hand. It is, however, noted
that the quoted rates are almost double as indicated in the estimates of CEA. Further
the bidders are unwilling to guarantee the performance after carrying out the repairs.
The pay back period of related works extends to around 11-12 years. In view of
uncertainty of sustained desired performance after LE works, MAHAGENCO are
considering an alternative of using part of the auxiliary equipments of these old sets
which can be still used with little repair expenses.
MAHAGENCO is therefore, not likely to proceed further with the LE work in respect
of these old units.
Manpower
Against a sanctioned strength of 17,436 posts, number of posts filled in is 14,001
leaving over 3,435 posts vacant. Based on present installed capacity of 6,425 MW, the
staff on the basis of sanctioned strength per MW works out to 2.71 and on actual posts
filled, it works out to 2.18.
Financial Health
The Revenue Account for the period 6 June 2005 to 31 March 2006 (Provisional and
unaudited), is given below:
Table: Revenue Account
(Rs crore)
Particulars Gross Capitalised Net
Revenue from sale of power 5445.27 5445.27
Subsidies and grants 00 00
Other income 43.71 43.71
Total revenue (R) 5488.98 5488.98
Expenditure
Generation of power 4393.91 4343.91
Repairs and maintenance 320.98 0.87 320.11
Employee cost (excluding gratuity) 306.45 14.78 291.67
Gratuity 46.94 46.94
Administration and general expenses 31.28 17.51 13.77
Depreciation 317.98 0.24 317.74
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