Summary:
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## đź“Ś Background
* **Issuing Authority:** Ministry of Power, Government of India
* **Date:** 8th September 2025
* **Subject:** Extension of validity of Conciliation Committees of Independent Experts (CCIEs).
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## ⚡ Key Points
1. **Conciliation Mechanism:**
* Introduced via OM dated **29.12.2021**, with amendments on **25.04.2022** (coal mining expert) and subsequent empanelments.
* Three CCIEs constituted on **22.03.2022**.
* Member changes included empanelment of Shri L.C. Goyal, IAS (Retd.) in place of Shri P.S. Kharola on **23.11.2023**.
2. **Earlier Extension:**
* Tenure of CCIEs had been extended for 6 months w\.e.f. **22.03.2025** (vide OM dated 04.03.2025).
3. **Current Extension (this OM):**
* With approval of the competent authority, **tenure of the three CCIEs extended for another 6 months w\.e.f. 22.09.2025**,
* OR until constitution of a fresh CCIE panel, whichever is earlier.
4. **Other Conditions:**
* CCIEs to continue functioning as per **SOP of 29.12.2021 OM**.
* Terms & conditions of engagement remain unchanged.
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## âś… Distribution
* Copies sent to: CEA Chairperson, CMDs of PGCIL/REC/PFC/NTPC/NHPC/SJVN/THDC/NEEPCO/POSOCO, Chairman of BBMB & DVC, Members of CCIEs, senior officials in Ministry of Power, and NIC (for website upload).
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