Petition for Truing up and determination of the transmission tariff for Double Circuit Purnea-Muzaffarpur, (PGCIL)-Muzaffarpur BSEB), Muzaffarpur-Gorakhpur, Gorakhpur-Lucknow and Bareilly-Mandola Transmission Line – EQ
Summary:
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Petition for:
1. Truing up of transmission tariff for the tariff period **2019–24**, and
2. Determination of transmission tariff for the tariff period **2024–29** for **Combined Assets** comprising:
– **Eastern Region:**
– 400 kV D/C Siliguri–Purnea Transmission Line
– 400 kV D/C Purnea–Muzaffarpur Transmission Line
– 220 kV D/C Muzaffarpur (PGCIL)–Muzaffarpur (BSEB) Transmission Line
– **Eastern–Northern Inter-region:**
– 400 kV D/C Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur Transmission Line
– **Northern Region:**
– 400 kV D/C Gorakhpur–Lucknow Transmission Line
– 400 kV D/C Bareilly–Mandola Transmission Line
*(All associated with Tala Hydroelectric Project)*
**Date of Hearing:** 20 November 2025
**Bench:** Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson), Shri Ramesh Babu V., Shri Harish Dudani, Shri Ravinder Singh Bhillon
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### **Key Proceedings & Directions:**
1. **IA No. 97 of 2025 – Allowed**
– Petition amended; amended version taken on record.
– **No objections** were raised by respondents.
2. **Opportunity to File Replies**
– Respondents given **7 days** to file replies (if any).
– Petitioner may file rejoinder within **one week** thereafter.
3. **Information Sought from Petitioner (on affidavit, within a week):**
– **Clarification on de‑capitalisation figures:**
– Petitioner claimed de‑capitalisation of **₹409.58 lakh** (FY 2026‑27) and **₹238.15 lakh** (FY 2028‑29).
– However, original capital costs being de‑capitalised are **₹413.27 lakh** and **₹207.53 lakh** respectively.
– Petitioner must explain the discrepancy.
– **Current status of OPGW scheme** from CTUIL/NCT.
4. **Orders Reserved**
– Subject to the above information, the Commission has **reserved its orders**.
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