In the matter with the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to Transmission License to Fatehgarh II and Barmer I PS Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary:
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## 📌 Case Overview
* **Petitioner:** Fatehgarh II and Barmer I PS Transmission Limited
*(now POWERGRID Fatehgarh Barmer Augmentation Transmission Limited, 100% subsidiary of PGCIL)*
* **Subject:** Application under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with **Transmission Licence Regulations, 2024** for grant of **inter-State transmission licence**.
* **Order Date:** 14th August 2025
* **Coram:** Chairperson Jishnu Barua & Members Ramesh Babu V., Harish Dudani, Ravinder Singh Dhillon.
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## ⚡ Transmission Project Details
Project: *Augmentation at Fatehgarh-II PS, Fatehgarh-IV PS (Section-II) and Barmer-I PS* on **Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) basis**.
**Key Elements:**
1. **Fatehgarh-IV PS (Section-II):**
* 3×500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs (6th, 7th & 8th) + transformer bays.
* Linked to RE evacuation system from Rajasthan REZ Phase-IV (Part-2: 5.5 GW).
2. **Barmer-I PS:**
* 2×500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs (3rd & 4th) + bays.
3. **Fatehgarh-II PS:**
* 1×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT (7th) + bays.
* COD: within 21 months from SPV transfer (21.12.2026).
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## 💰 Tariff & Bidding
* Competitive bidding conducted by **PFC Consulting Ltd. (PFCCL)** as **Bid Process Coordinator**.
* **Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.** emerged as **successful bidder**.
* Discovered **Annual Transmission Charges (ATC): ₹569.31 million**.
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## 🏛️ Regulatory Process
* CERC issued **prima facie order on 07.07.2025**, proposing licence grant and inviting objections.
* Public notices published in *Hindustan Times* & *Hindustan* (10.07.2025).
* **No objections received**.
* **CTUIL** supported licence grant.
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## ✅ Final Order
* **Transmission Licence Granted** to *POWERGRID Fatehgarh Barmer Augmentation Transmission Ltd.* for **25 years** (unless revoked earlier).
**Conditions imposed:**
1. Compliance with Electricity Act, 2024 Transmission Licence Regulations, Grid Code, CEA standards.
2. No trading business allowed.
3. Licence fee payable as per CERC rules.
4. Open access must be non-discriminatory.
5. Maintain project execution as per TSA & SCOD.
6. Reports to be submitted as required.
7. EPC contract must be awarded via **competitive bidding**.
8. CTUIL/CEA to **monitor execution** and report lapses to CERC.
**Outcome:** Petition No. 460/TL/2025 **allowed**.
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