In the matter of Adoption of transmission charges with Transmission System by the POWERGRID Kudankutam Transmission Ltd (a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd) – EQ

Summary:

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### **SUBJECT OF PETITION**
– Application under **Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003** for **adoption of transmission charges** discovered through competitive bidding for the **Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)** for evacuation of power from **Kudankulam Unit 3 & 4 (2×1000 MW)** on a **Build, Own, Operate, Transfer (BOOT)** basis.

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### **KEY FINDINGS & DECISION**

#### **1. Bidding Process Compliance:**
– The bid process was conducted by **PFC Consulting Limited (BPC)** as per **Ministry of Power Guidelines** dated 10.08.2021.
– **Two bidders** participated: **PGCIL** and **Techno Electric & Engineering Company Limited**.
– Initial offers were opened, followed by an **e-reverse auction** on the MSTC portal.
– **PGCIL** emerged as the **successful bidder** with the **lowest quoted transmission charge: ₹690.03 million per annum**.

#### **2. Certification by Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC):**
– BEC certified that the process was **transparent, competitive, and compliant** with guidelines.
– Quoted tariff is **0.04% lower** than the estimated CERC-levelized tariff (₹690.31 million per annum).

#### **3. Commission’s Ruling:**
– **Adopted the transmission charge** of **₹690.03 million per annum** as per PGCIL’s final offer.
– Charges to remain valid for the **Transmission Service Agreement (TSA)** period.
– **Sharing of transmission charges** to be decided in connected Petition No. 245/TL/2025.

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### **OTHER DIRECTIONS**
– Petitioner’s name change from *Kudankulam ISTS Transmission Limited* to *POWERGRID Kudankulam Transmission Limited* noted and recorded.
– **Delay in filing petition** condoned due to technical issues with e-filing portal.
– Copy of order to be sent to **CTUIL (Nodal Agency)**.

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