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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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## Case Overview

* **Petitioner:** *Aayuda Energy Ventures LLP (AEVLLP)*, Delhi.
* **Subject:** Application under Section 15(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 & CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020 for **Category V trading licence**.
* **Order Date:** 14th August 2025
* **Coram:** Chairperson Jishnu Barua & Members Ramesh Babu V., Harish Dudani, Ravinder Singh Dhillon.

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## Petition & Proceedings

* AEVLLP applied for **Category V inter-State trading licence**, valid for trading in **all States/UTs in India**.
* Public notices were published in national newspapers (Business Standard, Financial Express, Indian Express, Dainik Bhaskar).
* **No objections** received from stakeholders.
* Financials:

* **Net worth requirement:** ≥ ₹2 crore.
* **Liquidity & current ratio:** ≥ 1:1.
* Verified from **Audited Balance Sheet (18.03.2025)** – petitioner met criteria.

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## Key Professionals in AEVLLP

* **Mr. Rachit Kumar Agarwal (CTO/Partner):** B.Tech + MBA Finance, 15 yrs exp. (12 in power sector, AI-driven energy portfolio, trading, forecasting, policies).
* **Mr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal (Chairman):** B.Com, LLB, FCA, ACS, CA, CS, 40 yrs exp. (policy advisory, ARR filings, tariff orders, PX operations, renewable integration).
* **Ms. Ishani Agarwal (CHRO/Partner):** BBA + MBA HR, 15 yrs exp. (org. development, compliance, reporting, HR).

This satisfied Regulation 3(2) requirement of having full-time professionals with power/finance/legal expertise.

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## Commission’s Findings & Decision

* Petitioner met all requirements of Trading Licence Regulations.
* Assurance filed: company will not engage in **transmission business** unless trading licence is surrendered.
* **Hearing (07.08.2025):** Counsel confirmed no objections received & compliance commitment.
* CERC found petitioner **eligible for grant of Category V licence**.

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## Final Order

* **Trading Licence Granted:** Category V, valid for **25 years** (subject to compliance).

* **Conditions imposed:**

1. Must comply with Electricity Act, Rules, CERC Regulations.
2. Cannot engage in transmission during licence period.
3. Trading margins strictly as per regulations.
4. Maintain net worth, liquidity & current ratio.
5. Continue to meet qualifications/disqualifications.
6. Submit reports/information as directed.
7. Pay annual licence fee on time.
8. Non-compliance → licence liable for revocation.
9. If no trading within **1 year of grant**, licence may be revoked.

* Copy sent to **Ministry of Power** & **Central Electricity Authority (CEA)** for records.

* **Petition No. 456/TD/2025 allowed.**

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## **Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) – Petition No. 49/2024**

### Case Details

* **Petitioner:** Electricity Department, UT of Lakshadweep
* **Subject:** Approval of **Renewable Power Procurement Plan (RPO compliance)** for **FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24**.
* **Relief Sought:**

1. Approval of RPO compliance for FY 22-23 & FY 23-24.
2. Permission to meet shortfall through purchase of **Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)**.
3. Approval of power procurement from SECI, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, and other RE sources.

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### Background

* Lakshadweep Electricity Dept. is obligated to meet RPO targets set by JERC.
* Cited shortfall in renewable procurement due to delays in project commissioning and limited renewable capacity in islands.
* Sought to fill the gap with RECs, which is a compliance mechanism.

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### Submissions

* **RPO Target:**

* FY 2022-23 → \~24% of consumption
* FY 2023-24 → \~27% of consumption
* **Achievement:** Lower than mandated. Shortfall remains despite contracts with SECI & NVVN.
* **Financial Impact:** REC purchase cost submitted to Commission for approval.

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### Commission’s Findings

* Verified genuine efforts in contracting renewable power.
* Noted limited geographical/technical feasibility of setting up large renewable projects in Lakshadweep.
* Held that REC mechanism is valid for bridging shortfall.

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### Final Order

1. Approved RPO compliance plan for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24.
2. Permitted purchase of **RECs** to meet the deficit.
3. Directed proactive planning for FY 2024-25 onwards.
4. Ordered quarterly compliance reports.

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### Status

* **Petition Allowed.**
* Lakshadweep deemed compliant for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24, subject to REC purchase.

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## **Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) – Daily Order**

### Case Details

* **Petition No.:** 2484 of 2025
* **Petitioner:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)
* **Respondents:**

1. Welspun Renewable Energy Ltd. – 50 MW @ ₹2.60/unit
2. Avaada Energy Pvt. Ltd. – 100 MW @ ₹2.60/unit
3. SAEL Industries Ltd. – 100 MW @ ₹2.60/unit
* **Subject:** Petition under **Section 63 r/w Section 86(1)(b) of Electricity Act, 2003** seeking **adoption of tariff discovered under competitive bidding** (RfS No. GUVNL/250 MW/Solar (Phase XXVI), dated 18.01.2025).
* **Capacity:** 250 MW solar projects (with **greenshoe option** for additional 250 MW) – pan-India, grid-connected, without storage.

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### Background

* Bidding process initiated by GUVNL (RfS 18.01.2025).
* Bid submission closed 17.02.2025; e-reverse auction on 03.03.2025.
* All three winners accepted **greenshoe option** → total awarded **500 MW at ₹2.60/unit**.

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### Hearing (17.07.2025)

* GUVNL confirmed process details but admitted **supporting documents (Bid Evaluation Committee certificate, net worth verification of bidders)** had not yet been filed.
* Commission asked why full bidding details (from RfS to e-RA to petition filing) are not provided consistently.
* Commission reminded GUVNL of its earlier **Daily Order dated 17.12.2024 in Petition 2403/2024** with similar lapses.

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### Commission’s Directions

1. GUVNL to file complete documents – bidding process record, Bid Evaluation Committee certification, net worth verification – within **1 week**.
2. Directed that **all future tariff adoption petitions** must include the full bidding process trail.
3. Next hearing scheduled for **24.07.2025 at 11:30 hrs**.

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### Status

* **Matter adjourned.**
* Adoption of tariff for 500 MW (Welspun, Avaada, SAEL @ ₹2.60/unit) **pending** until GUVNL submits required documents.

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## **Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) – Daily Order**

### Case Details

* **Petition No.:** 2479 of 2025
* **Petitioner:** *M/s. Shree Ganesh Enterprise* (Proprietor: Mr. Jaydip M. Patel)
* **Respondents:**

1. Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO)
2. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)
3. Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)
* **Subject:** Petition under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with GERC Regulations & Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023.

* Relief sought: **Extension of time for commissioning** of a **3.90 MW AC Solar Power Project** at Village Dungri, District Bharuch.

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### Petitioner’s Submissions

* Project delayed due to non-availability of evacuation line, bays, and metering system.
* Requested:

* **6-month extension** from date of implementation order for evacuation line & bays.
* **Further 6-month extension** from this Commission’s order for project commissioning.
* Claimed that Respondent Nos. 2 (GUVNL) & 3 (DGVCL) had not responded to extension requests.

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### Hearing (17.07.2025)

* Counsel for Respondent No. 3 (DGVCL) sought **3 weeks’ time** to file a reply.
* Petitioner had **no objection** to adjournment.

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### Commission’s Directions

1. Respondent No. 3 (DGVCL) to file reply within **3 weeks** (instead of 4 weeks requested).
2. Petitioner may file **rejoinder within 1 week** thereafter.
3. Next hearing date to be intimated separately.

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### Status

* **Matter adjourned.**
* No final decision yet on the extension for commissioning of the 3.90 MW solar project.

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## **Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) – Daily Order**

### Case Details

* **Petition No.:** 2481 of 2025
* **Petitioner:** *Onix Two Enersol Pvt. Ltd.*
* **Respondent:** Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp. Ltd. (GETCO)
* **Subject:** Petition under Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with GERC’s *Tariff Framework Order No. 01/2024* (for wind-solar hybrids + storage).

* Relief sought: **Extension of Scheduled Commissioning Date** for evacuation infrastructure of **40 MW Hybrid Power Project** (to GETCO’s 66 kV Sutrapada Substation).
* Reason: *Unforeseen events beyond petitioner’s control*.

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### Hearing Proceedings (17.07.2025)

1. Petitioner (Onix Two Enersol) requested more time to file:

* A **Rejoinder** in response to earlier submissions.
* An **Amended Application** to include recent project developments.
2. Respondent (GETCO) did not object to adjournment but sought time to file a reply to the rejoinder.

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### Commission’s Directions

* Petitioner to file rejoinder & amended application within **3 weeks**, with a copy to GETCO.
* GETCO allowed **1 week thereafter** to file reply.
* Both parties instructed to **complete pleadings** before next hearing.
* Next date of hearing to be **notified separately**.

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### Status

* **Matter adjourned.**
* No final decision yet on extension of commissioning.

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## **Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) – Final Order**

### Case Details

* **Petition No.:** 27/2024
* **Petitioner:** Electricity Department, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH\&DD)
* **Respondent:** None (suo-motu compliance petition)
* **Subject:** Approval of **Renewable Power Procurement Plan (RPO compliance)** and **approval of shortfall compensation**.

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### Petition Background

* DNH\&DD Electricity Department filed a petition seeking:

1. Approval of renewable purchase obligation (RPO) compliance for **FY 2022-23 & FY 2023-24**.
2. Adjustment of shortfall through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
3. Approval of procurement from SECI, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, and open access solar/wind sources.

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### Key Submissions

* **RPO Target:**

* 2022-23: 24.61% of total consumption.
* 2023-24: 27.08% of total consumption.
* **Achievement:**

* Shortfall noted in both years despite procurement from SECI & NVVN.
* Proposed purchase of **non-solar RECs** to meet compliance gap.
* **Financials:** Cost impact of REC purchase placed before the Commission for approval.

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### Commission’s Findings

* Verified that DNH\&DD had tied up renewable power from SECI & NVVN but supply fell short due to commissioning delays and scheduling issues.
* Noted genuine effort by the petitioner in contracting renewable power.
* Allowed bridging of gap through REC purchase in line with JERC RPO Regulations.

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### Final Order

1. Approved **RPO compliance plan** for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24.
2. Permitted procurement of **non-solar RECs** to cover the shortfall.
3. Directed petitioner to ensure **advance planning** and proactive contracting for FY 2024-25 onwards.
4. Ordered submission of quarterly RPO compliance reports.

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### Status

* **Petition Allowed.**
* DNH\&DD Electricity Dept. is deemed compliant for FY 2022-23 & 2023-24, subject to REC purchases.

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## **Case Summary – Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) vs. Welspun Renewable Energy Ltd. & Ors.**

**Forum:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Petition No.:** 2484 of 2025
**Order Date:** 29 July 2025
**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

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### **1. Case Background**

* **Petitioner:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)

* Counsel: Mr. M.K. Jani, Mr. K.N. Brahmbhatt
* **Respondents:**

1. Welspun Renewable Energy Ltd. – *no appearance*
2. Avaada Energy Pvt. Ltd. – represented by Mr. Vijay Balasubramaniam
3. SAEL Industries Ltd. – represented by Ld. Adv. Mr. Sarvaswa Chhajer
* **Nature of Petition:** Filed under **Section 63 read with Section 86(1)(b)** of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking **adoption of tariff discovered under competitive bidding** (RfS No. GUVNL/250 MW/Solar (Phase XXVI), dated 18.01.2025).

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### **2. Tender / Bidding Process Background**

* **Capacity:** 250 MW Grid-connected Solar PV Projects (with **greenshoe option** of additional 250 MW).
* **Process:** Tariff discovered through **competitive bidding followed by e-Reverse Auction**.
* **Project Status:** Projects may be new, under-construction, or already commissioned, located anywhere in India.
* **Net Worth Requirement (RfS 18.01.2025):** ₹0.928 crore/MW.

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### **3. Petitioner’s Submissions**

* Submitted **Bid Evaluation Report** confirming successful bidders met net worth requirement:

* **Welspun Renewable Energy Ltd.:** ₹1,191.74 crore
* **Avaada Energy Pvt. Ltd.:** ₹7,065.71 crore
* **SAEL Industries Ltd.:** ₹2,390.17 crore
* **CUF (Capacity Utilisation Factor) quoted by bidders:**

* Welspun: 28.9%
* Avaada: 22%
* SAEL: 29%

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### **4. Respondents’ Submissions**

* **Avaada Energy & SAEL Industries:** No objection to adoption of discovered tariff.
* **Welspun:** Absent at hearing (24.07.2025), no communication received.

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### **5. Commission’s Observations & Directions**

* All arguments completed; matter is procedurally ready.
* All parties permitted to file **written submissions within 1 week** from order date.
* **Matter reserved for final order.**

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### **6. Outcome**

* **Type of Order:** Procedural (post-hearing).
* **Effect:** Competitive bidding process validated, objections closed, written submissions allowed.
* Tariff adoption to be confirmed in **final order (pending)**.

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## **Case Summary – Panara Craft LLP vs. DGVCL & GETCO**

**Forum:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Petition No.:** 2488 of 2025
**Interlocutory Application (IA):** No. 41 of 2025 in Petition No. 2488
**Order Date:** 02 August 2025
**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

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### **1. Case Background**

* **Petitioner:** Panara Craft LLP, Surat

* Counsel: Ld. Adv. Kiran Joshi
* **Respondents:**

1. **Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (DGVCL)**

* Counsel: Ld. Adv. Utkarsh Singh with Mr. Prashant Gandhi, Mr. Hetal Patel
2. **Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO)**

* Counsel: Ld. Adv. Utkarsh Singh with Mr. Shobhraj Jaiswal
* **Nature of Petition:** Under **Section 86(1)(c), (e) & (f)** of the Electricity Act, 2003 and **Clause 3.9 of GERC Order No. 06 of 2024 (31.08.2024)** seeking **extension of grid connectivity and commissioning date** for **7.8 MW captive solar plant** due to uncontrollable events.
* **Relief in IA No. 41/2025:** Interim stay/injunction under **Section 94(2) of the Electricity Act** and **Regulations 61 & 80 of GERC Conduct of Business Regulations, 2004**.

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### **2. Petitioner’s Submissions**

* Seeks **90-day extension** for commissioning of 7.8 MW solar power projects at two sites.
* Project is **ready for commissioning**, awaiting **Sr. No. of meter** (after which manufacturing & installation can be completed).
* Commission had earlier directed Respondents to inspect/verify project status, but no inspection done yet.
* Cited **Clause 3.9 of Order No. 06 of 2024**: Developers unable to commission evacuation system, bays & metering within time due to unforeseen reasons may approach Commission for extension.

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### **3. Respondents’ Submissions**

* Reply filed on **04.07.2025**.
* Attempted to inspect project, but **could not due to waterlogging at site**.
* Telephonic communication held with Petitioner regarding inspection.

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### **4. Commission’s Observations & Directions**

* During hearing on **24.07.2025**, parties **mutually agreed** to conduct inspection on **29.07.2025**.
* Commission directed both parties to submit **joint inspection/verification report within 1 week**.
* Next hearing date to be communicated separately.

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### **5. Outcome**

* **Type of Order:** Procedural / Interim directions
* **Effect:** Inspection scheduled and report mandated; matter adjourned pending report.

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## **CERC – Final Order**

**Petition No.:** 443/TD/2025
**Date of Order:** 13.08.2025

**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:** *Clean Renewable Energy Hybrid Fifteen Private Limited* (CREHFPL), New Delhi.
* **Subject:** Application under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020.
* **Relief Sought:** Grant of **Category V inter-State trading licence** (valid pan-India).

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### Proceedings

1. **Public Notice:** Issued on 09.04.2025 across national dailies; no objections received.
2. **Financial Criteria:**

* Net worth ≥ ₹2 crore.
* Current ratio & liquidity ratio ≥ 1:1.
* CREHFPL’s balance sheet (28.03.2025) confirmed compliance.
3. **Professional Staff:**

* **Mr. Anchal Kumar** (B.Tech, MBA – 11 yrs in power trading & regulatory affairs).
* **Mr. Ishu Jindal** (Chartered Accountant – 6 yrs in finance & power sector).
* Requirement of full-time professionals under Reg. 3(2) satisfied.
4. **MoA Compliance:** Company authorised to engage in electricity trading (not transmission).
5. **Hearing (07.08.2025):** Counsel confirmed no objections to public notice; undertaking to comply with Trading Licence Regulations for 25 years.

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### Commission’s Decision

* **Category V inter-State Trading Licence granted** to CREHFPL for 25 years.
* Subject to compliance with:

* Trading Licence Regulations, 2020.
* CERC fee regulations (annual licence fee).
* Trading margin caps as prescribed.
* Net worth & liquidity requirements at all times.
* **Restrictions:**

* Cannot engage in transmission business during licence validity.
* Licence revocable if company fails to start trading within 1 year, or on violation of Act/Regulations.
* Copy sent to **MoP** and **CEA** for records.

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### Final Status

* **Petition Allowed.**
* CREHFPL is now a licensed **Category V inter-State electricity trader** across India.

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## **CERC – Final Order**

**Petition No.:** 443/TD/2025
**Date of Order:** 13.08.2025

**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:** *Clean Renewable Energy Hybrid Fifteen Private Limited* (CREHFPL), New Delhi.
* **Subject:** Application under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with CERC Trading Licence Regulations, 2020.
* **Relief Sought:** Grant of **Category V inter-State trading licence** (valid pan-India).

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### Proceedings

1. **Public Notice:** Issued on 09.04.2025 across national dailies; no objections received.
2. **Financial Criteria:**

* Net worth ≥ ₹2 crore.
* Current ratio & liquidity ratio ≥ 1:1.
* CREHFPL’s balance sheet (28.03.2025) confirmed compliance.
3. **Professional Staff:**

* **Mr. Anchal Kumar** (B.Tech, MBA – 11 yrs in power trading & regulatory affairs).
* **Mr. Ishu Jindal** (Chartered Accountant – 6 yrs in finance & power sector).
* Requirement of full-time professionals under Reg. 3(2) satisfied.
4. **MoA Compliance:** Company authorised to engage in electricity trading (not transmission).
5. **Hearing (07.08.2025):** Counsel confirmed no objections to public notice; undertaking to comply with Trading Licence Regulations for 25 years.

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### Commission’s Decision

* **Category V inter-State Trading Licence granted** to CREHFPL for 25 years.
* Subject to compliance with:

* Trading Licence Regulations, 2020.
* CERC fee regulations (annual licence fee).
* Trading margin caps as prescribed.
* Net worth & liquidity requirements at all times.
* **Restrictions:**

* Cannot engage in transmission business during licence validity.
* Licence revocable if company fails to start trading within 1 year, or on violation of Act/Regulations.
* Copy sent to **MoP** and **CEA** for records.

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### Final Status

* **Petition Allowed.**
* CREHFPL is now a licensed **Category V inter-State electricity trader** across India.

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## **CERC – Record of Proceedings**

**Petition No.:** 445/TD/2025
**Date of Hearing:** 31.07.2025

**Coram:**

* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)

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### Petition Details

* **Filed under:** Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 & Regulation 6 of CERC (Procedure, Terms & Conditions for grant of Trading Licence) Regulations, 2020.
* **Petitioner:** Mahagenco Renewable Energy Limited (MREL).
* **Subject:** Application for grant of **Category IV inter-State trading licence**.

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### Key Proceedings

1. **Petitioner’s Submission (MREL):**

* Stated that compliance affidavit dated **03.07.2025** was filed, providing all required clarifications per Commission’s earlier directions (hearing dated 20.06.2025).
* Sought grant of trading licence.

2. **CERC Observation:**

* Noted that compliance requirements have been furnished.
* Decided to **reserve the matter for order**.

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### Order Status

* Petition is **reserved for final order**.
* Next step: CERC will issue a **final order** on whether MREL is granted the Category IV trading licence.

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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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## **CERC – Record of Proceedings**

**Petition No.:** 410/TT/2025
**Date of Hearing:** 12.08.2025
**Petitioner:** Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
**Respondents:** West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (WBSEDCL) & Anr.
**Coram:**

* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)

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### Subject

* Petition filed for **truing up of transmission tariff for 2019–24** period.
* Covers **12 transmission elements** under Transmission & Distribution System (Series-1, Series-2, Series-3).

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### Key Proceedings

1. **Petitioner’s Submission (DVC):**

* Sought truing up of tariff for the 2019–24 control period.

2. **Respondents’ Status:**

* No replies filed yet, despite notices.

3. **CERC Directions:**

* **Respondents** given *last opportunity* to file replies within **2 weeks**, copy to Petitioner.
* **Petitioner (DVC)** directed to file additional information on affidavit within **2 weeks**:

* Auditor’s Certificate for Additional Capital Expenditure (ACE), aligned with **CAG depreciation schedule**.
* Calculation of **Weighted Average Rate of Depreciation (WAROD)** with linked Excel sheet.
* Updated CAG depreciation schedule for DVC.
* Calculation of **Weighted Average Rate of Interest (WAROI)** for each loan (with bank certificates & Form-9C).
* Detailed scope of work, sanction order & work orders for **Element-3 of Series-1**.
* Line length of Element-3 of Series-1.

4. **Order Status:**

* Subject to above filings, Commission has **reserved the order**.

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## **CERC Record of Proceedings**

**Petition No.:** 433/TL/2025
**Date of Hearing:** 12.08.2025
**Coram:**

* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)

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### Petition Details

* **Filed under:** Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003
* **Subject:** Application for grant of **Transmission License** to *Khavda IV-E2 Power Transmission Limited (KIIPTL)*

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### Parties

* **Petitioner:** Khavda IV-E2 Power Transmission Limited (subsidiary of PFC Consulting / REC Transmission SPV route)
* **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. (CTUIL) & Others
* **Other Parties Present:**

* Advocates for KIIPTL
* Representatives of CTUIL

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### Key Proceedings

1. **Petitioner’s Submission (KIIPTL):**

* Confirmed compliance with **all requirements** for grant of transmission license.
* Sought the Commission’s approval without further delay.

2. **CTUIL’s Submission:**

* Supported the petition, stated that **necessary details were submitted** to CERC as per earlier directions.

3. **CERC Observation:**

* Noted submissions from both sides.
* Since compliance appears complete, **reserved the matter for final order**.

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### Order Status

* CERC has **concluded hearings**.
* Orders on grant of **Transmission License to KIIPTL** are **reserved**.
* Official record signed by **T.D. Pant, Joint Chief (Law)** .

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## **CERC Record of Proceedings**

**Petition No.:** 322/TL/2024
**Date of Hearing:** 12.08.2025
**Coram:**

* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)

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### Petition Details

* **Filed under:** Sections 14, 15 & 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003
* **Regulations:** CERC (Procedure, Terms & Conditions for Grant of Transmission License & other related matters) Regulations, 2009
* **Subject:** Application for grant of **Transmission License** to *NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited (NREGSPTL)*

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### Parties

* **Petitioner:** NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited (NREGSPTL)
* **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) & Others
* **Other Parties Present:** Advocates for NREGSPTL and Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL), along with CTUIL representatives

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### Key Proceedings

1. **Petitioner’s Submission (NREGSPTL):**

* Reported that parties **could not convene a joint meeting** on the issue of **reimbursement of costs incurred** by the petitioner in developing & implementing the transmission project.
* Requested **4 weeks’ time** to hold discussions and file documents.

2. **CTUIL’s Submission:**

* Sought **3 weeks’ time** to submit its response/report.

3. **CERC Directions:**

* Permitted parties to **hold a joint discussion within 4 weeks** on reimbursement of costs.
* Directed Petitioner to file **outcome of meeting within 2 weeks thereafter**.
* Directed CTUIL to file **its response within 3 weeks thereafter**.
* Petition to be **listed for next hearing on 23.09.2025**.

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### Order Status

* The matter remains **ongoing**.
* CERC has allowed additional time for discussions & filings before the **next hearing on 23rd September 2025**.
* Official record signed by **T.D. Pant, Joint Chief (Law)**.

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## **CERC Record of Proceedings**

**Petition No.:** 244/AT/2025 & 245/TL/2025
**Date of Hearing:** 05.08.2025
**Coram:**

* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)

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### Petitions Involved

1. **Petition 244/AT/2025**

* Filed under Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Subject: Adoption of Transmission Charges for the **Transmission System by Kudankulam ISTS Transmission Limited (KITL)**, a 100% subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

2. **Petition 245/TL/2025**

* Filed under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Subject: Grant of **Transmission License** to Kudankulam ISTS Transmission Limited (KITL).

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### Parties Involved

* **Petitioner:** Kudankulam ISTS Transmission Limited (KITL)
* **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) & Others
* **Other Parties Present:**

* Shri Sachin Yadav (Advocate, KITL)
* Shri Vikas Kumar (KITL)
* Shri Naman Saraswat (Advocate, NPCIL)
* Shri Akshayvat Kislay (CTUIL)
* Shri Aniruddha (PFCCL)

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### Key Proceedings

* **NPCIL’s Submission:**

* Confirmed that the **Connectivity Agreement between CTUIL and NPCIL was signed on 05.06.2025**.
* Sought **extension of SCOD (Scheduled Commercial Operation Date)** of Unit-4 and requested liberty to file a separate petition/application for the same.

* **Petitioner’s Submission (KITL):**

* Claimed all compliance requirements fulfilled.
* Stated that CTUIL submitted required details via affidavit on 01.08.2025 (per earlier directions dated 17.07.2025).
* Requested the matter be reserved for orders.

* **CERC Direction:**

* Directed **CTUIL to file an affidavit within a week** clarifying why the instant transmission line was not planned as a **dedicated transmission line** for the generating station (per Section 10 of the Electricity Act, 2003 & Regulation 12.1 of GNA Regulations).

* **Order Status:**

* After hearing all parties, CERC **reserved the matter for final orders**.
* Official record signed by **T.D. Pant, Joint Chief (Law)**.

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## **Case Summary – Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (GSECL) vs. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)**

**Forum:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Petition No.:** 2505 of 2025
**Order Date:** 08 August 2025
**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

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### **1. Case Background**

* **Petitioner:** Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)

* Counsel: Mr. Shubhadeep Sen, Mr. Nitin B. Kansara
* **Respondent:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)

* Counsel: Mr. K.N. Brahmbhatt, Mr. Kishore Lakhani
* **Nature of Petition:** Under **Sections 62 & 86(1)(a)** of the Electricity Act, 2003 for tariff determination of **10 MW Solar PV Grid-connected Project at Anida, District Bhavnagar**, established by GSECL.

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### **2. Petitioner’s Submissions**

* Project declared **Commercial Operation Date (COD): 07.02.2024**.
* Requested **interim tariff @ 95%** of claimed tariff as provisional arrangement, subject to final determination, to mitigate O\&M expenses and financial obligations.
* Agreed to place on record within **2 weeks**:

* EPC, civil, and O\&M contracts
* Loan agreements & equity deployment Board Resolutions
* Copy of PPA, technical and project particulars
* Agreed to issue **public notice** for stakeholder comments.

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### **3. Respondent’s Submissions**

* Sought **additional time to file reply**.

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### **4. Commission’s Observations & Directions**

* Petition is maintainable under Sections 62 & 86(1)(a); GSECL is a generating company and GUVNL a licensee – Commission has jurisdiction.
* Directed Petitioner to:

* Issue **public notice** in 2 Gujarati + 1 English newspapers inviting stakeholder comments within 30 days.
* Upload petition & documents on website.
* File compliance affidavit with copies of published notices.
* Commission staff to:

* Upload petition on GERC website.
* Forward received objections to Petitioner & notify objectors for hearing.
* Respondent (GUVNL) to file reply within **4 weeks** (copy to Petitioner).
* Petitioner may file rejoinder within **3 weeks** thereafter (copy to Respondent & objectors).
* On interim tariff request: Commission ruled that **parties must act as per PPA terms** for payments.
* Next hearing date to be communicated separately.

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### **5. Outcome**

* **Type of Order:** Procedural / Interim directions
* **Effect:** Public consultation process initiated; timelines fixed for reply and rejoinder.
* Interim tariff not approved; existing PPA terms prevail.

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## **Case Summary – Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (GSECL) vs. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)**

**Forum:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Petition No.:** 2506 of 2025
**Order Date:** 08 August 2025
**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

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### **1. Case Background**

* **Petitioner:** Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)

* Counsel: Mr. Shubhadeep Sen, Mr. Nitin B. Kansara
* **Respondent:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)

* Counsel: Mr. K.N. Brahmbhatt, Mr. Kishore Lakhani
* **Nature of Petition:** Under **Sections 62 & 86(1)(a)** of the Electricity Act, 2003 seeking determination of tariff for **10 MW Solar PV Grid-connected Project** at **Paravadi, Bhavnagar District**, developed by GSECL.

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### **2. Petitioner’s Submissions**

* Project commissioned on **08.06.2024**.
* Requested **interim tariff @ 95%** of claimed tariff, pending final determination, to mitigate O\&M and financial obligations.
* Agreed to file within **2 weeks**:

* EPC, civil, and O\&M contracts
* Loan agreements & equity deployment board resolutions
* Copy of PPA, technical details, project particulars
* Agreed to issue **public notice** inviting stakeholder comments.

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### **3. Respondent’s Submissions**

* Requested additional time to file reply in the matter.

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### **4. Commission’s Observations & Directions**

* Petition is maintainable under Sections 62 & 86(1)(a); Commission has jurisdiction.
* Directed Petitioner to:

* Issue **public notice** in 2 Gujarati & 1 English daily newspapers inviting stakeholder objections/comments within 30 days.
* Upload petition and documents on its website.
* File compliance affidavit with published notice copies.
* Directed Commission staff to:

* Upload petition on GERC website.
* Forward objections to Petitioner and notify objectors for hearing.
* Directed Respondent to file reply within **4 weeks** (copy to Petitioner).
* Petitioner allowed to file rejoinder within **3 weeks** thereafter (copy to Respondent & objectors).
* On interim tariff request: Commission held that **payments to be made as per PPA terms**.
* Next hearing date to be communicated separately.

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### **5. Outcome**

* **Type of Order:** Procedural / Interim directions
* **Effect:** Stakeholder consultation initiated, timelines fixed for reply/rejoinder.
* Interim tariff not approved; parties to follow PPA terms.

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## **Case Summary – Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (GSECL) vs. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)**

**Forum:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Petition No.:** 2507 of 2025
**Order Date:** 08 August 2025
**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

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### **1. Case Background**

* **Petitioner:** Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)

* Counsel: Mr. Shubhadeep Sen, Mr. Nitin B. Kansara
* **Respondent:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)

* Counsel: Mr. K.N. Brahmbhatt, Mr. Kishore Lakhani
* **Nature of Petition:** Filed under **Sections 62 & 86(1)(a) of the Electricity Act, 2003** seeking determination of tariff for **35 MW Solar PV Power Project** at **Khandiya, District Surendranagar**, developed by GSECL.

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### **2. Petitioner’s Submissions**

* Project commissioned in phases:

* 17.57 MW – 19.03.2022
* 8.14 MW – 05.07.2022
* 9.435 MW – 10.08.2022
* Requested **interim tariff @ 95%** of claimed tariff to cover O\&M and obligations pending final tariff determination.
* Agreed to file within 2 weeks:

* EPC, civil, and O\&M contracts
* Loan agreements & board resolutions for equity
* Copy of PPA, technical details, project particulars
* Agreed to issue **public notice** inviting stakeholder comments.

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### **3. Respondent’s Submissions**

* Sought **time to file reply** in the matter.

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### **4. Commission’s Observations & Directions**

* GSECL is a generating company; GUVNL is a licensee – matter falls under Commission’s jurisdiction.
* Directed Petitioner to:

* Issue **public notice** in 2 Gujarati + 1 English newspaper with petition details & invite stakeholder objections within 30 days.
* Upload petition and documents on its website for stakeholder access.
* File compliance affidavit with published notices.
* Directed Commission staff to:

* Upload petition on GERC website.
* Forward received stakeholder objections to Petitioner and notify objectors for hearing.
* Directed Respondent (GUVNL) to file reply within **4 weeks** (copy to Petitioner).
* Petitioner allowed to file rejoinder within **3 weeks** thereafter (copy to Respondent & objectors).
* On **interim tariff request (95%)**, Commission held parties should act as per existing **PPA terms** for energy payments.
* Next hearing date to be intimated separately.

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### **5. Outcome**

* **Type of Order:** Procedural / Interim directions
* **Effect:** Public consultation process initiated; timelines set for reply, rejoinder, and stakeholder objections.
* Interim tariff not granted – parties to continue under PPA terms.

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## **Record of Proceedings – Petition No. 129/GT/2025**

**Issued by:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
**Date of Hearing:** 07 August 2025

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### **Case Title**

**Petitioner:** NHPC Limited
**Respondents:** PSPCL and 10 others

**Subject:** Petition for **Truing-up of Tariff (2019–24)** and **Determination of Tariff (2024–29)** for **Salal Power Station** of NHPC.

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### **Coram**

* Shri Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
* Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Shri Harish Dudani, Member
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member

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### **Parties Present**

* For Petitioner (NHPC): Shri Venkatesh, Shri Abhishek Thaker, Shri Aniket Kanhana (Advocates); Shri Mohd. Farique, Shri Piyush Kumar
* For Respondents: Shri Anand K. Ganesan, Shri Amal Nair, Shri Shivani Verma (PSPCL); Shri Adarsh Tripathi, Shri Ajitesh Garg (BYPL); Shri Sachin Dubey, Shri Manav Malhotra (BRPL); Shri Sabhyasachi Saumitra (UPPCL)

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### **Proceedings Summary**

1. **NHPC’s Submission**

* Confirmed that **additional information sought by Commission (TV letter dated 02.05.2025)** has been filed and served to Respondents.
* Requested the matter to be reserved for order since pleadings are complete.

2. **Respondent’s Submission**

* Counsel for BRPL sought **time to file reply**.

3. **Commission’s Directions**

* NHPC directed to provide **additional clarifications by 05.09.2025** on:
a) **Land Case Appeal (CIA No. 06/2006 – NHPC vs. Baldev Singh):** Discrepancy between principal amount claimed (₹1,04,893) in Form 9A vs. ₹51,523.68 in supporting docs.
b) **Exclusions:** Rationale for deletion of items commissioned close to COD.
c) **Freehold Land Value:** Difference in reported increase (₹51.30 lakh vs. ₹53.52 lakh vouchers) to be reconciled.
d) **Arbitration Matters:**

* *M/s Karam Chand Thapar* – AFC computation with/without principal in Excel.
* *M/s Gammon* – Notional interest claim of ₹15.46 Cr in Excel.

* **Respondents allowed** to file replies by **24.09.2025** (copy to NHPC).

* **NHPC may file rejoinder** by **08.10.2025**.

4. **Order Status**

* Subject to above compliance, Commission **reserved order**.

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**By Order of the Commission**
*(Sd/- B. Sreekumar, Joint Chief (Law))*

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## **Daily Order – Petition No. 2513 of 2025**

**Issued by:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Date of Order:** 04 August 2025

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### **Case Title**

**Petitioner / Applicant:** Tisza Solar Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, Haryana
**Respondent:** Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO), Vadodara

**Interlocutory Application:**

* **IA No. 57 of 2025** – Urgent listing & interim relief application under Sec. 94(2), EA 2003 and Regulations 61 & 80 of GERC Conduct of Business Regulations.

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### **Subject Matter**

Petition filed under Sections **86(1)(c), (e), (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003** seeking:

* **Extension of time** for construction of evacuation infrastructure.
* **Quashing of GETCO’s letter dated 13.06.2025**, which raised compliance/commissioning concerns.

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### **Hearing Proceedings (31.07.2025)**

* **Respondent (GETCO)** through Adv. Aneesh Bajaj submitted that their **Reply is yet to be filed** and requested **4 weeks’ extension**.
* **Petitioner’s Counsel (Adv. Aditya Singh)** did **not object** to adjournment request.

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### **Commission’s Observations & Directions**

1. Request for time to file reply considered.
2. **Three weeks granted** to Respondent to file Reply (copy to Petitioner).
3. Petitioner may file **Rejoinder within 1 week thereafter** (copy to Respondent).
4. Both parties directed to **complete pleadings before next hearing**.
5. **IA No. 57 of 2025** stands disposed as matter has already been listed.

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**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

**Place:** Gandhinagar
**Date:** 04 August 2025

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## **Daily Order – Petition No. 2517 of 2025**

**Issued by:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Date of Order:** 04 August 2025

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### **Case Title**

**Petitioner / Applicant:** Bhathwari Technologies Limited, Surat, Gujarat
**Respondent:** Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO), Vadodara

**Interlocutory Applications:**

* **IA No. 62 of 2025:** Urgent listing of Petition under Sec. 94(2), EA 2003
* **IA No. 63 of 2025:** Interim stay / injunction request under Sec. 94(2) & GERC Conduct Regulations

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### **Subject Matter**

Petition under Sections **86(1)(c), (e), (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003** read with Regulations **80 & 82 of GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004** seeking:

* **Extension of time period** for commissioning of project capacity allocated, due to **unforeseen and uncontrollable events**.
* Relief to ensure connectivity and protection against coercive action until final order.

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### **Background & Submissions**

* Petition first listed for hearing on **29.07.2025**.
* Respondent **GETCO** (through Adv. Utkarsh Singh) stated it had **recently received petition copy** and sought **time for reply**.
* Petitioner’s counsel did not object but requested:

* **Status quo** to maintain grid connectivity.
* Extension of **Bank Guarantee** acknowledged.
* GETCO to refrain from coercive steps.
* Petitioner submitted partial project progress:

* **2.1 MW wind** out of 4.9 MW installed.
* **3.835 MW solar** capacity fully installed.
* **5.9 MW commissioned** out of total 8.735 MW Hybrid Project.
* Remaining capacity and evacuation infrastructure works ongoing.

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### **Commission’s Observations & Directions**

1. Adjournment sought by GETCO **not objected** by Petitioner.
2. Respondent to file **reply within 2 weeks**, with copy to Petitioner.
3. Petitioner may file **rejoinder within 1 week thereafter**.
4. **IA No. 62 of 2025** (urgent listing) disposed, since matter listed.
5. Parties directed to **complete pleadings before next hearing**.
6. **Next hearing date** to be intimated separately.

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**Coram:**

* Mehul M. Gandhi, Member
* S.R. Pandey, Member

**Place:** Gandhinagar
**Date:** 04 August 2025

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## **Daily Order – Petition No. 2451 of 2025**

**Issued by:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar
**Date of Order:** 22 July 2025

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### **Case Title**

**Petitioner:** Rajpur Renewables Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
**Respondents:**

1. State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC), Gujarat
2. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)

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### **Subject Matter**

Petition seeking a mechanism to implement **Tariff Order No. 05 of 2024 (dated 31.08.2024)** by **relaxing the requirement of installing Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) at each Wind Turbine Generator (WTG)** in Gujarat.

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### **Background**

* **28.03.2025 (Interim Order):** Commission allowed Petitioner to commission its **30 MW WTGs** using **SCADA gateway** for real-time data (instead of RTU at each WTG), subject to final outcome.
* Petitioner filed an **affidavit (27.05.2025)** confirming that its OEM can provide **SCADA data (real-time, per WTG)** via pooling stations, ensuring accuracy and utilization.
* Similar interim reliefs were extended to other developers (KP Energy, ACME Pokhran Ltd., Suzlon Global Services Ltd.) for consistency.
* The **five key parameters** required by SLDC on real-time basis from each WTG:

1. MW
2. MVAR
3. Voltage (R-Y phase)
4. Frequency
5. Circuit Breaker Status (digital)

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### **Respondent Submissions**

* SLDC confirmed Petitioner integrated **LVRT, HVRT, Wind Speed, and Wind Direction data** at pooling station RTU through SCADA.
* **SOE Buffer Test** at WTG level is pending, with commitment to complete by **08.07.2025**.
* SLDC maintained commissioning is **only interim** and subject to final order, emphasizing need for continuous **real-time data** on five parameters.

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### **Commission’s Observations**

* Petitioner agreed to provide real-time SCADA data for each WTG.
* SLDC did not raise objections provided data is available as required.
* Commission noted the consistency of relief extended to multiple developers to maintain equitable regulatory treatment.

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### **Order**

* Both parties directed to **complete pleadings within 2 weeks** and file **written submissions within 1 week thereafter**, serving copies to each other.
* **Next hearing date** to be intimated separately.

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**Coram:**

* Anil Mukim (Chairman)
* Mehul M. Gandhi (Member)
* S.R. Pandey (Member)

**Place:** Gandhinagar
**Date:** 22 July 2025

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## **Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission – Daily Order**

**Case Title:** *Opera Engitech Pvt. Ltd. vs. Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO)*
**Petition No.:** 2470 of 2025
**Date of Order:** 19 July 2025
**Bench:** Shri Mehul M. Gandhi (Member), Shri S. R. Pandey (Member)
**Location:** Gandhinagar

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### **Matter**

Petition filed under **Section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003** read with **Order No. 01 of 2024 (Tariff Framework for Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees and Others from Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects including storage and other commercial issues in Gujarat)**.

The Petitioner, *Opera Engitech Pvt. Ltd.*, sought **extension of the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD)** of evacuation infrastructure from its **6 MW Hybrid Power Plant to GETCO’s 66 kV Gangiyavadar Substation** on account of **Force Majeure events** beyond its reasonable control.

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### **Parties**

* **Petitioner:** Opera Engitech Pvt. Ltd., Jamnagar

* Advocate: Mr. Harshit Singh (proxy for main counsel)

* **Respondent:** Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO), Vadodara

* Advocate: Ms. Shrishti Kindaria with Mr. Shobhraj Jayswal

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### **Hearing Proceedings (16 July 2025)**

1. **Petitioner’s Submission:**

* Sought adjournment due to personal difficulty of appearing counsel.

2. **Respondent’s Submission:**

* Did not object to adjournment.
* Requested the Commission to **expedite the matter** since it relates to **connectivity decisions**.

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### **Commission’s Observations & Directions**

* Noted respondent’s request for expeditious disposal.
* Since adjournment was sought by petitioner and unopposed, the Commission allowed it **in the interest of justice**.

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### **Order**

* Matter adjourned.
* Next date of hearing will be intimated separately.

**Signed:**

* Sd/- Shri S. R. Pandey (Member)
* Sd/- Shri Mehul M. Gandhi (Member)

**Place:** Gandhinagar
**Date:** 19.07.2025

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