Petition of the Electricity Act of GUVNL for supply of 200 MW Solar Power from its Solar PV power plant in the State of account of certain Force Majeure events – EQ

Summary:

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

**Case Title:** *M/s Martial Solren Pvt. Ltd. vs. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)*
**Petition No.:** 2460 of 2025
**IA No.:** 24 of 2025 (in Petition 2460 of 2025)
**Date of Order:** 29 July 2025
**Bench:** Shri Mehul M. Gandhi (Member), Shri S. R. Pandey (Member)
**Location:** Gandhinagar

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### **Matter**

Petition filed under **Sections 86(1)(b), (e), (f), (k) of the Electricity Act, 2003**, read with **Article 8 of the PPA dated 15.12.2022** between *Martial Solren Pvt. Ltd.* and *GUVNL* for supply of **200 MW Solar Power** in Gujarat.

The petitioner sought **extension of Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD)** citing **Force Majeure events** affecting implementation.
Alongside, an **Interlocutory Application (IA No. 24 of 2025)** was filed under **Section 94(2)** of the Act and **Rule 26 of GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004** for urgent directions.

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### **Parties**

* **Petitioner:** *Martial Solren Pvt. Ltd.*

* Represented by: Adv. Rajesh Sanjanwala, Adv. Nitish Gupta, Adv. Nipun Sharma

* **Respondent:** *Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL)*

* Represented by: Adv. Utkarsh Singh, assisted by Mr. K.N. Brahmbhatt

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### **Hearing Proceedings (24 July 2025)**

1. **Petitioner’s Submissions:**

* GUVNL has claimed **₹9 crore liquidated damages**.
* Petitioner claims **₹13 crore receivable** from GUVNL (unpaid invoices since Feb 2025 for supplied energy).
* Proposed adjustment of amounts: GUVNL to deduct LD from receivables, subject to rights/contentions, without prejudice.
* Highlighted **150 MW commissioned**:

* 50 MW on 06.02.2025 (as per SCOD).
* 50 MW on 13.05.2025.
* 50 MW on 04.07.2025.
* Remaining **50 MW expected by 06.08.2025**, subject to Force Majeure.
* Requested:

* No extension of Bank Guarantee (since adjustment agreed).
* Protection against termination if 50 MW not commissioned by 06.08.2025, pending final outcome.
* Permission to file **additional affidavit** in main petition.

2. **Respondent’s Submissions (GUVNL):**

* Agreed to adjust LD (₹9 crore) against unpaid invoices (₹13 crore) as per PPA.
* Confirmed process is underway.

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

* Recorded mutual agreement for adjustment of LD against invoices, subject to rights and contentions.
* Noted commissioning progress and expected completion of balance 50 MW by 06.08.2025.
* Allowed petitioner to file **additional affidavit**.
* Next hearing scheduled for **05.08.2025**.

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### **Order**

Petition adjourned with directions for completion of pleadings and consideration of project status on or before **06.08.2025** (outer limit = SCOD + 6 months).

**Signed:**

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

**Place:** Gandhinagar
**Date:** 29.07.2025

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