Petition for the determination of transmission tariff for asset under ‘Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS, Part-B” in the Western Region – EQ

Summary:

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**Case Background:**
The petition was filed by **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)** before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The petition seeks determination of **transmission tariff for the 2024–29 tariff period** for assets under the project: *”Transmission Network Expansion in Gujarat to increase ATC from ISTS, Part-B”* in the Western Region.

**Note:** ATC stands for Available Transfer Capacity, and ISTS refers to the Inter-State Transmission System.

**Petitioner:**
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

**Respondents:**
Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and six others, including Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).

**Hearing Details:**
The matter was heard virtually on **19.3.2026** before a bench comprising the Chairperson and three Members.

**Key Submissions & Developments:**

1. **PGCIL (Petitioner):**
– Confirmed that information had been filed in compliance with:
– The Record of Proceedings (RoP) dated 3.12.2025.
– The TV (Technical Validation) letter dated 28.11.2025.
– Had already filed a rejoinder to MSEDCL’s reply.
– Sought **liberty to file a rejoinder** to MPPMCL’s reply.

2. **MPPMCL (Respondent No. 1):**
– Submitted its reply via affidavit dated 7.1.2026.
– Requested the Commission to consider the same while passing the tariff order.
– Made submissions on several critical issues:
– **Time overrun** (delay beyond scheduled commissioning).
– **Cost overrun** (excess expenditure).
– **ACE** (Additional Capital Expenditure — likely post-COD capitalization).
– **Delay in commissioning of Asset-2** due to Right of Way (RoW) issues.
– Issues related to **downstream lines**.
– **COD** (Commercial Operation Date) determination.

3. **MSEDCL (Respondent No. 2):**
– Submitted its reply via affidavit dated 23.12.2025.
– Requested the Commission to consider the same while passing the tariff order.

**Commission’s Directions:**
– Directed **all respondents and the petitioner** to file their respective **written submissions (if any) within one week**, with copies exchanged.
– **Reserved the matter for order** (final decision pending).

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