The representation was made during a meeting with the GEB chairman Nalin Bhatt on Monday.

Welcoming Bhatt, CGCC president Bhupendra Patel said like Narmada was the lifeline of Gujarat, electricity was as important for industries. Pointing out that proper supply of electricity was necessary for the state's development and to attract new industries, he observed that laws are for men and not vice-versa and hence the GEB should adopt humanitarian attitude towards consumers.

Bhatt, addressing the Chamber's managing committee members, said the Board's aim was to redress consumers' grievances in an effective manner. The CGCC plans to organise open houses in Ankleshwar, Zagadia and Panoli to understand problems faced by industries.

In an answer to a question, the Manager (Commerce) said though the system of ``change over switch condition'' was scrapped in 1963, the GEB would consider whether it could be included again in the new tariff.

He said the Board would also consider whether the zone offices could be authorise to give ``average bills''.

Among those present in the meeting included CGCC vice-president Champakbhai Thakkar, Board Member N R Waghmare and honorary secretary Rampal Gupta.