After repeated directions by the load dispatch centres, the APERCs and the Central ERC to AP to maintain status quo regarding the power PPAs fell on deaf ears, the whole PPA cancellation gameplan by AP is heading towards a political settlement at the Centre. The ERC said this in as many words when it asked Centre to take the final call as it’s own authority has been questioned by AP with it’s continued defiance. With the Centre visibly inclining towards AP, due to the political alliances, Telangana is already seeing red.  The ERC’s decision not to involve itself in the power struggle came as surprise as the commission was asked to be the regulator for both the states till a separate ...

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