In the matter of the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of trading licence and other related matters) Regulations for grant of an Inter- State Trading License – EQ
Summary:
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### Key Details and Chronology
– **Petitioner:** PFC Consulting Limited, a company based in New Delhi.
– **Relief Sought:** The petitioner had applied for an inter-state trading licence under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with the relevant CERC regulations (Trading Licence Regulations, 2020). This license is a prerequisite for entities wishing to trade electricity between different Indian states.
– **Hearing Date:** The case was scheduled for a hearing on **10th February 2026**.
### Grounds for Dismissal
The petition was dismissed by the CERC on two primary grounds, both stemming from the petitioner’s failure to act.
1. **Non-Prosecution by the Petitioner:**
– On the scheduled date of hearing (10.02.2026), no representative appeared on behalf of PFC Consulting Limited, either in person or through a legal counsel.
– The petitioner also did not provide any prior intimation to the Commission seeking an adjournment or explaining the reason for their absence.
– The Commission interpreted this lack of appearance and communication as a clear sign that the petitioner was no longer interested in pursuing their application.
2. **Incomplete Petition:**
– The CERC observed that, even on a preliminary review, the petition did not appear to be complete in all aspects as mandated by the Trading Licence Regulations. This further justified the dismissal.
### Legal Basis and Order
– The Commission invoked **Regulation 42(1) of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023**, which empowers it to dismiss a petition for default on the part of the petitioner.
– Based on the petitioner’s non-appearance and the apparent deficiencies in the filing, the CERC formally dismissed Petition No. 67/TD/2025.
– The order was signed by all three members of the Coram: Shri Harish Dudani, Shri Ramesh Babu V., and the Chairperson, Shri Jishnu Barua.
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