Petition of the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the lnter-State Transmission System) and (Conduct of Business) Regulations at Solapur – EQ

Summary:

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## 📄 Case Overview

| Parameter | Details |
|———–|———|
| **Petition No.** | 149/MP/2026 along with IA No. 45/2026 |
| **Petitioner** | ReNew Green Energy Solutions Private Limited (RGESPL) |
| **Respondent** | Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) |
| **Subject** | Relief against CTUIL regarding grant of connectivity for **73 MW** at **Solapur PG- Reg** |
| **Date of Hearing** | 25 March 2026 |
| **Next Hearing Date** | **24 April 2026** |
| **Coram** | Chairperson Jishnu Barua, Member Ramesh Babu V., Member Harish Dudani, Member Ravinder Singh Dhillon |

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## ⚖️ Core Legal Issue

The petition seeks:

1. **Extension / relaxation** of the timeline prescribed under **Regulation 24.6 of the GNA Regulations** to align with the **actual commissioning date of the project**.
2. A direction to CTUIL **not to take any precipitative or coercive action** regarding the Petitioner’s **73 MW connectivity granted on 2 February 2024**.

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## 🛡️ Interim Relief Granted (Critical for Business Continuity)

> ✅ **CERC issued the following interim direction (para 3(c)):**

> *“In the interregnum, CTUIL shall not re-allocate the connectivity under the instant Petition to any third parties, if connectivity is revoked due to any regulatory non-compliance, till the next date of hearing.”*

### What this means for the Petitioner:

| Protection | Detail |
|————|——–|
| **Connectivity not re-allocated** | Even if CTUIL revokes connectivity on 30 March 2026, the capacity cannot be given to a third party until **24 April 2026** (next hearing). |
| **No blanket stay on revocation** | CTUIL may still revoke connectivity, but the **capacity remains reserved** for RGESPL. |
| **Time to argue** | Petitioner gets time to argue for a permanent extension/relaxation on 24 April 2026. |

> ⚠️ **Note:** The Commission **did not restrain CTUIL from revoking connectivity** – only from **re-allocating** it to a third party.

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## 🧭 Strategic Recommendations for the Petitioner (RGESPL)

| Action | Purpose |
|——–|———|
| **Accelerate commissioning** | Demonstrate progress before 24 April 2026 to strengthen case for extension. |
| **File detailed rejoinder** | Rebut CTUIL’s reply with evidence of advanced stage of work & investment. |
| **Cite previous CERC orders** | Show that timeline relaxations under Regulation 24.6 have been granted in similar circumstances. |
| **Seek explicit stay on revocation** | At next hearing, request a direct restraint on revocation, not just re-allocation. |
| **Prepare for alternate relief** | Request re-allocation of connectivity to a later date or different substation if extension is denied. |

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