POWER BACKUP CAPACITY FOR FLATS

1. The existing 63 KVA Generator is of 1998 vintage and recently faced far too frequent break downs and expensive repairs. Continuance with the same equipment is likely to prove prohibitive in terms of repair costs and the resultant inconvenience to members. Since the Society’s security, lifts and water supply system depend upon this generator during power cuts / failures, the SGBM held on 30 Aug 2009 approved replacement of the generator by a new one. Creation of a ‘Generator Fund’ to be built up with members contributing Rs 200/- p.m. was also approved.

2. Considering the need for provision of power backup to members and upgrading the facilities in the Society, the MC decided to buy a new 200 KVA DG, instead of a 63 KVA DG set. Accordingly, it was decided to buy a 200 KVA Silent DG set manufactured by Cummins India Limited and bids were invited from two suppliers. Upon receipt of the letters of offer from M/s Sudhir and M/s Trishul Enterprises, the same were got technically evaluated by experts for suitability to the Society’s requirements.

3. Having confirmed that the technical parameters of the same equipment offered by M/s Sudhir and M/s Trishul Enterprises matched perfectly, the MC negotiated terms of payment to the potential suppliers. The costs negotiated with M/s Trishul Enterprises and the payment of last Rs 1, 35, 000/- in three monthly installments offered a more advantageous deal for the Society and was concluded after making an open offer to anyone who could get the Society a better deal. The offer letters from the dealers and relevant documents / records are available in the Society office for anyone wishing to examine the same.

4. The installation of the new 200 KVA DG was completed on 10 Nov 2009 and work to provide connections to individual homes is scheduled between 12th Nov to 15th Nov 2009. Since central procurement of equipment in bulk makes better economic sense, members / residents were offered the connection from the Electric Sub Station (ESS) to their respective flats @ Rs 2000/- per flat. Thus far 58 members have applied for the same and are being given the power backup at the rates quoted above.

5. It may please be noted that although power backup to flats will remain open even after 15th Nov 2009, the rates are likely to vary substantially. Members, who are yet to apply for power backup, may like to avail of the opportunity now rather than having to pay much more for the facility at a later stage.

6. Last date for accepting the request for power backup facility for individual flats at the current rates is 14th Nov 2009.