The Central Government has officially notified the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) under Schedule VII of the Income-tax Act, 2025. This notification, effective from the 2026-2027 tax year, designates MERC as an assessee for specific purposes outlined in the Act. The notification remains valid as long as MERC continues to be constituted under the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998, and fulfils the specified purposes.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE(Department of Revenue )(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)NOTIFICATIONNew Delhi, the 25th August, 2026
S.O. 4707(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by Schedule VII [Table: Sl.No.42] read with section 11 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (30 of 2025) (hereinafter referred to as the Income-tax Act), the Central Government hereby notifies the "Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (PAN: AAAGM0004R)" (hereinafter referred to as the assessee), a Commission constituted under th
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FAQ :
The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission is being notified under Schedule VII read with section 11 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
This notification is effective from the tax year 2026-2027.
The notification remains effective provided the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission continues to be a Commission constituted under the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998, with one or more of the purposes specified in Schedule VII of the Income-tax Act.
The notification was issued by the Central Government, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes).
The PAN of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission mentioned is AAAGM0004R.
Source : https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/notification-no-117-2026-pdf