In the matter of CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to POWERGRID KPS 1 and 2 Augmentation Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary:
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## **CERC – Final Order**
**Petition No.:** 350/TL/2025
**Date of Order:** 02.08.2025
**Coram:** Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson), Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member), Shri Harish Dudani (Member), Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)
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### 📌 Case Background
* **Petitioner:** POWERGRID KPS 1 and 2 Augmentation Transmission Limited
*(erstwhile Khavda V-B1B2 Power Transmission Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of PGCIL)*
* **Respondents:** CTUIL, RECPDCL, Adani Green, GUVNL, MSEDCL, CSPDCL, Railways, and many DISCOMs/Generators.
* **Subject:** Application under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for **grant of Transmission License**.
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### ⚡ Project Details
**Scheme:** *Augmentation of Transformation Capacity at KPS1 (GIS) and KPS2 (GIS), Phase-V (Part B1 & B2)*
* **Elements:**
1. **KPS1 (GIS):** 1×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT + associated bays
2. **KPS2 (GIS):** 1×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT + associated bays
* **Scheduled COD:** **24 months from allocation (18.02.2027)**
* **Special Note:** Half-dia considered for 765 kV ICT bay due to space constraint (as per Khavda-Bhuj TSP clarification).
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### 💰 Tariff & Bidding
* **Bid Process Coordinator (BPC):** RECPDCL
* **Selected Bidder:** Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
* **Winning Bid:** **₹698.58 million annual transmission charges**
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### 🏛️ Proceedings
* **23.06.2025:** CERC issued a prima facie order proposing grant of license; directed **public notice**.
* **27.06.2025:** Public notice issued in *The Hindu* and *Hindustan*.
* **16.07.2025 Hearing:** Petitioner confirmed no objections received. CTUIL supported grant.
* **02.08.2025 Order:** CERC granted license.
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### ✅ Order & Conditions
* Transmission license **granted for 25 years** (extendable).
* Must follow:
* 2024 Transmission Licence Regulations
* CEA Grid Standards & Technical Standards
* Open Access, Connectivity & GNA Regulations (2023)
* Sharing of Transmission Charges & Losses Regulations (2020)
* **Restrictions/Obligations:**
* No electricity trading allowed.
* Must award EPC contracts through **competitive bidding**.
* Must pay annual license fee (per CERC Fee Regulations).
* CTUIL/CEA to monitor project execution & report lapses.
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### 📌 Final Status
* **Petition Allowed.**
* POWERGRID KPS 1 & 2 Augmentation Transmission Ltd. is now a **licensed inter-State transmission licensee** for the above project.
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