OREANDA-NEWS. July 18, 2013. Rostov Regional Arbitration Court pronounced legitimacy of the decision made by the Office of the Federal Antimonopoly Service in the Rostov Region (Rostov OFAS Russia) regarding “MRSK South” OJSC.

Rostov OFAS Russia received petitions from “Donenergo” OJSC, “Energosbyt Rostovenergo” OJSC and “Donenergosbyt” CJSC. The companies reported that on 15th August 2012 MRSK South” OJSC – “Rostovenergo” restricted power supply to the facilities of “Donenergo” OJSC due to accumulated arrears for paying for the services. Restrictions affected the petitioners and physical persons who do not have arrears for power supply services.

The Commission of Rostov OFAS Russia established that actions of “MRSK” OJSC violated the rights and legitimate interests of consumers, whose devices are connected to the facilities of “Donenergo” OJSC.

The Antimonopoly Service found that “MRSK South” OJSC violated Article 10 of the Federal Law “On Protection of Competition” and fined the company over 17.5 million Rubles.

The company disagreed with the decision of Rostov OFAS Russia and filed a lawsuit; however, Rostov Regional Arbitration Court dismissed the claim.

“From the list of connections where “MRSK” OJSC restricted electric power consumption, it appears that power is supplied to around 550,000 physical persons and 37,000 legal entities. In particular, it also indicates consumers, for whom restricting power supply can lead to economic, environmental and social consequences. Restrictions below the level of emergency reserved quota are not allowed”, commented the Head of Rostov OFAS Russia, Vadim Korneev.