Petition for determination of tariff for the asset under “Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – XXVIII (ERES-XXVIII)” of CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations – EQ
Summary:
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### **Regulatory Context**
* The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) heard **five transmission tariff petitions** filed by **Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)**.
* Proceedings relate to **tariff determination and truing-up** under **Section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003**.
* Applicable tariff regulations include **CERC Tariff Regulations, 2019 and 2024**.
* **Date of Hearing:** 20 November 2025 .
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### **Petitions Covered**
* **Petition No. 448/TT/2024:**
Eastern Region Expansion Scheme – **ERES-XXVIII** (Eastern Region).
* **Petition No. 12/TT/2025:**
Western Region Communication Strengthening Scheme (**WRCSS**).
* **Petition No. 372/TT/2024:**
RE integration works at **Pavagada (Tumkur) Substation**, including 220 kV bus sectionalizer, coupler and bus extension.
* **Petition No. 438/TT/2025:**
400 kV line bay for **ACME Limited** at Fatehgarh-II Substation under RE bay implementation scheme.
* **Petition No. 487/TT/2025:**
Truing-up (2019-24) and tariff determination (2024-29) for **315 MVA ICT-III at Nagarjunasagar Substation** (Southern Region).
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### **Tariff Periods Involved**
* **2019–2024:**
Tariff determination and truing-up (Petitions 448/TT/2024, 12/TT/2025, 487/TT/2025).
* **2024–2029:**
New tariff determination (Petitions 372/TT/2024, 438/TT/2025, 487/TT/2025).
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### **Key Submissions**
* **PGCIL** requested approval of tariffs **as claimed in respective petitions**.
* **Respondent participation:**
* No representation from respondents in Petitions **12/TT/2025** and **487/TT/2025**, despite notice.
* **TANGEDCO** sought permission to file a delayed reply in Petition **372/TT/2024**.
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### **Directions Issued by the Commission**
* Respondents directed to **file replies within two weeks**, if not already filed.
* Petitioner (PGCIL) permitted to file **rejoinders within one week** thereafter.
* **CTUIL (Respondent No. 16)** directed to submit, on affidavit, in Petition **438/TT/2025**:
* Connectivity application documents.
* Copy of the **Long-Term Agreement (LTA)**.
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### **Current Status**
* Commission has **reserved orders** in all five petitions, subject to submission of additional information and replies.
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### **Business & Sector Implications**
* The outcome will impact **regional transmission charges** for **Eastern, Western, and Southern Regions**.
* Tariff approvals are critical for:
* **DISCOM cost recovery**
* **Transmission project cash-flow certainty**
* **Lender confidence in regulated assets**
* RE-linked assets (Pavagada, Fatehgarh-II) underline CERC’s continued focus on **grid readiness for renewable integration**.
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