Petition of CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations of land required the capacity for which connectivity has been granted for SUCRL – EQ

Summary:

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## Business Options Available to Developers

| Option | Action Required | Consequence |
|——–|—————-|————-|
| **Option 1 – Withdraw** | Formally withdraw connectivity application within **2 months** from CTUIL’s communication | ✅ Full Land BG returned<br>✅ All Conn BGs (1,2,3) returned<br>💰 Only **50% application fee forfeited**<br>💰 Balance 50% fee returned |
| **Option 2 – Continue** | Do nothing (do not withdraw) | ❌ Land BG & Conn BGs continue to be retained by CTUIL<br>⏳ No final connectivity until transmission scheme is resolved<br>⚠️ Risk remains under original GNA Regulations |

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## Critical Timelines for Developers

| Action | Deadline |
|——–|———-|
| CTUIL to issue communication/notice to eligible applicants | Within **30 days** of CERC Order (Order dated 10.04.2026 → by ~10 May 2026) |
| Developer to exercise withdrawal option | Within **2 months** from date of CTUIL’s communication |
| CTUIL to return Land BGs + Conn BGs after withdrawal | Within **15 days** of withdrawal |
| Application closure | Within 15 days of withdrawal |

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## Financial Impact Comparison

| Scenario | Land BG | Conn BGs | Application Fee |
|———-|———|———-|—————-|
| **Withdrawal under this Order** | ✅ 100% returned | ✅ 100% returned | 50% forfeited / 50% returned |
| **Normal withdrawal under Reg 3.7.3** | 95% returned (5% forfeited) | Conn BG1 encashed; BG2 conditional; BG3 returned | 100% forfeited |
| **Non-withdrawal & future revocation** | 100% encashed | All encashed | N/A |

> ✅ **This order offers a significantly better outcome than standard Regulation 3.7.3 withdrawal** – especially on application fee (50% vs 100% forfeiture) and Conn BG1 (returned vs encashed).

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## Important Conditions & Caveats

– The **withdrawal option is voluntary** – developers are not forced to withdraw.
– If you **do not withdraw**, your BGs **remain with CTUIL** under existing regulations.
– CTUIL must ensure that **only those applicants** who have not received final connectivity **due to transmission planning issues** avail this option.
– **Wide publicity** is mandated – so all affected developers are expected to be informed.

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## Recommended Business Action Plan

For any developer who has **in-principle connectivity but no final connectivity** (especially in Rajasthan HVDC zones):

1. **Immediately verify** if you are on CTUIL’s list of affected applicants.
2. **Evaluate project viability** without firm substation coordinates.
3. **Calculate cost of blocked capital** (BGs) vs benefit of waiting.
4. **Compare with alternative projects** that have clearer transmission timelines.
5. **Decide to withdraw or continue** within the 2-month window.
6. If withdrawing, **submit formal intimation** to CTUIL promptly.
7. **Track 15-day period** for return of BGs and partial fee.

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