In the matter of Draft Sixth Amendment to the APERC (Licensees’ Standards of Performance) Regulation, 2004 – EQ

Summary:

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## 📌 Context

* **Issuer:** Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC)
* **Subject:** Draft **Sixth Amendment** to the *Licensees’ Standards of Performance Regulation, 2004* (Regulation No. 7 of 2004).
* **Date of Notice:** 12th September 2025
* **Place:** Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

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## ⚡ Key Details

1. **Draft Amendment Prepared:**

* APERC has decided to amend the **Standards of Performance Regulations** for licensees.
* Draft has been uploaded on the APERC website: [https://www.aperc.gov.in](https://www.aperc.gov.in).

2. **Stakeholder Participation:**

* Public notice issued under **Section 181(3) of the Electricity Act, 2003** read with **Electricity (Procedure for Previous Publication) Rules, 2005**.
* Stakeholders, consumers, and interested parties are invited to submit **comments, suggestions, and objections**.

3. **Submission Process:**

* Deadline: **3rd October 2025**.
* Mode:

* Email → [commn-secy@aperc.in](mailto:commn-secy@aperc.in)
* Post → Office of APERC, Vidyut Niyantrana Bhavan, Kurnool.
* Comments received after the deadline may **not be considered**.

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## ✅ Takeaway

APERC is moving to **update performance standards for electricity licensees**. Stakeholders now have a **21-day window (till 03.10.2025)** to provide feedback before finalization.

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