Tariff Petition 2008-09 to 2010-11 - WBSEDCL

TARIFF PETITION- 2008-09,2009-10 & 2010-11expenses and also training & legal expenses. Due to shortage of staff WBSEDCLdecided to outsource some of its services in the recent past. It is estimated that Rs 30.35crores and 39.26 crores will be required during 2007-08 and 2008-09 to meet the cost ofoutsourcing. For the year 2009-10 and 2010-11, the estimate is done through TrendAnalysis and considering other related factors.Erstwhile WBSEB has decentralized the activity of the Loss prevention wing(S&LP) up to Circle level. One sub-unit is also started functioning in Asansol area from2006.07. Moreover the tamperer working with the present day static meters are regularlyadopting new technology and loss protection wing are being equipped with moderndevices and techniques for detection of theft and reducing loss of the company.The details of the Administration and General Expenses are given in the table below:(All figures in Rs Crore)Particulars 2007-08(Estimated)2008-09(Estimated)Rent, Rates & Taxes 5.95 6.75Insurance 2.00 1.76Telephone & Trunk Calls, Postage & 9.28 10.55TelegramLegal Charges 1.72 1.87Audit Fees 0.35 3.10Conveyance & Travel 21.30 23.78Printing & Stationery 4.34 4.89Service Charges (For P/T Employees) 3.36 3.64Freight & Related expenses 3.97 4.12Others 34.68 34.99Total 86.95 95.454.4. Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts :In terms of the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms andConditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2007, Hon’ble Commission may allow bad debts asactually had been written off in the latest available Audited Accounts subject to a ceilingof 0.5% of the value of gross fixed assets at the beginning of the year.West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. 44