In the matter of CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of trading license and other related matters) Regulations, 2020 – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Parties Involved**
– **Petitioner:** Top Notch Energy Solutions, based in Ghaziabad.
– **Respondent/Authority:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi.
**2. Nature of the Petition**
The petitioner applied for an **inter-State trading license** under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003. This license would have allowed the company to engage in the buying and selling of electricity across state borders.
**3. Grounds for Dismissal**
The Commission dismissed the petition on the following grounds:
– **Non-Appearance:** When the case was called for hearing on February 5, 2026, no one appeared on behalf of the petitioner, either in person or through a legal representative.
– **No Prior Communication:** The petitioner also failed to submit any prior application for an adjournment or communicate any reason for their absence.
– **Incomplete Application:** The CERC noted that, *prima facie*, the petition did not appear to be complete in all aspects as required under the relevant Trading Licence Regulations (2020).
**4. Business Implication**
This order halts Top Notch Energy Solutions’ immediate pursuit of an inter-state trading license due to procedural non-compliance and failure to prosecute their case. To obtain the license, the company would need to refile a complete petition and ensure proper representation.
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