Petition of the Electricity Act for Supplemental Power Purchase Agreement of 2912 MW – EQ
Summary:
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## **Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission – Daily Order**
**Case Title:** *Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) vs. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)*
**Petition No.:** 2459 of 2025
**Date of Order:** 22 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(1)(b) read with Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003** seeking approval of the Commission for the **Supplemental Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) dated 18.02.2025**, extending the original **PPA dated 07.01.2010** for transferred power stations of **2912 MW capacity**.
The extension sought is for a further period **up to 01.04.2030 or the actual useful life of the plants, whichever is earlier**.
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### **Parties**
* **Petitioner:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)
* Advocates: Mr. Nilay Joshi, Ms. Rashmi Fumakiya
* **Respondent:** Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)
* Advocates: Mr. Shubhadeep Sen, Mr. Nitin Kansara, Mr. P.A. Parekh, Mr. H.N. Bhatt
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### **Hearing Proceedings (18 July 2025)**
1. **Petitioner’s Submissions:**
* Confirmed filing of the petition under Section 62 and 86(1)(b).
* Agreed to issue **public notices in newspapers** inviting comments/suggestions/objections from stakeholders.
2. **Respondent’s Submissions (GSECL):**
* Reply not yet filed; directed by Commission to file within **4 weeks**.
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### **Commission’s Observations & Directions**
* The petition relates to procurement of power under a Supplemental PPA, hence requires **stakeholder consultation**.
* Directed Petitioner (GUVNL) to:
* Issue **public notices** in **two Gujarati dailies** and **one English daily**.
* Upload petition & documents on its website.
* Invite stakeholder comments within **30 days** of notice.
* File compliance affidavit with published copies of notices.
* Commission staff also directed to upload the petition on GERC website and share stakeholder submissions with both parties.
* **Timelines set:**
* Respondent (GSECL) – 4 weeks to file reply.
* Petitioner (GUVNL) – 3 weeks thereafter to file rejoinder.
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### **Order**
* Petition admitted; public consultation ordered.
* Next hearing date to be intimated separately.
**Signed:**
* Sd/- Shri S. R. Pandey (Member)
* Sd/- Shri Mehul M. Gandhi (Member)
**Place:** Gandhinagar
**Date:** 22.07.2025
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