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Jaipur, Mar 16 (UNI) The power sector reforms in Rajasthan failed to deliver in reducing transmission and distribution losses in the state.

The latest CAG report pointed out that ''the power companies formed after unbundling the RSEB to create conditions of sustainable development of the power sector by improving efficiency and viability of operations could not be achieved due to failure of the power companies to reduce T&D losses''.

The report said the transmission losses of Rajasthan Rajya Vidut Prasaran Nigan Ltd (RRVPNL) ranged from 6.01 to 8.15 per cent against the norm of 4 per cent while distribution losses of distribution companies ranged from 34.06-45.51 per cent against the norm of 11.5 per cent during 2000-01 to 2004-05.

''The Transmission and distribition losses in excess of the norm of 15.5 per cent was Rs 11,624.80 crore and the consumers had to bear additional burden of Rs 4,183.57 crore in the form of tarrif equivalent to 17 per cent of the average tarrif for the year 2004-05''.

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