Petition of the GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations for construction of the evacuation infrastructure and quashing of the letter – EQ
Summary:
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## Case Background
* **Petitioner**: *Kintech Solarbikaner Pvt. Ltd.* – developer of a **50 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid captive project**.
* **Respondent**: *Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (GETCO)*.
* **Main Petition (No. 2535/2025)**: Sought **extension of time** for completion of evacuation infrastructure at **220 kV Rajula Substation** and quashing of GETCO’s warning letter (07.07.2025).
* **Interim Application (IA No. 79/2025)**: Requested urgent listing, interim stay on revocation of connectivity, and protection against encashment of Bank Guarantee.
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## Petitioner’s Submissions
* Applied for **Stage I & II connectivity** in July 2024; granted on 31.08.2024.
* Paid ₹5 crore Bank Guarantee in May 2025.
* Required to complete evacuation infrastructure **within 12 months** (by 31.08.2025) per *GERC Tariff Order (22.02.2024)* and *Procedure for Grant of Connectivity, 2023*.
* Claimed delays due to **force majeure/unforeseen events**:
* 92 days lost to heavy continuous rains.
* 32 days delay in drawing approval by GETCO.
* Transformer, breaker & panel delivery delays due to market crisis.
* 78 days delay in statutory approvals (Section 68 & 164 of Electricity Act).
* Sought **365-day extension** beyond 31.08.2025 and protection against connectivity termination and BG encashment.
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## Respondent’s (GETCO) Position
* Did not object to admission of the petition.
* Requested **4 weeks’ time to file reply**.
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## Commission’s Interim Ruling (04.09.2025)
* Petition admitted.
* **Interim relief granted**:
* Directed GETCO **not to terminate the connectivity** until next hearing.
* Clarified **no stay on BG encashment**—that remains at GETCO’s discretion.
* Relief is **temporary** and valid only till next hearing.
* Next date of hearing to be intimated separately.
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