In the matter of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Condition of Tariff) Regulations for truing up and determination for Vindhayachal Pooling- Varanasi Line” under POWERGRID works associated with Inter Regional Corridor – EQ
Summary:
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#### 1. The Dispute and Legal Context
– **Petitioner:** NTPC Ltd., India’s largest energy conglomerate.
– **Respondents:** A group of 26 electricity distribution companies, including APEPDCL (Andhra Pradesh), MPPMCL (Madhya Pradesh), NBPDCL & SBPDCL (Bihar), and MSEDCL (Maharashtra).
– **Legal Basis:** The case is being heard under the CERC (Terms & Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2019. These regulations govern how tariffs (electricity prices) are determined for generating stations, often involving disputes over costs, charges, or contract interpretations between generators (like NTPC) and the buying utilities (Discoms).
#### 2. Proceedings of the Day (March 3, 2026)
– **Adjournment Requests:** At the start of the hearing, proxy counsel for the Bihar Discoms (NBPDCL & SBPDCL) requested an adjournment, stating that their primary arguing counsel was unavailable. Additionally, the lawyer representing MSEDCL requested more time to prepare and file written submissions.
– **NTPC’s Position:** The counsel for NTPC did not object to the adjournment request. However, they emphasized the urgency of the matter and formally requested the Commission to schedule the next hearing at the earliest possible date.
#### 3. Commission’s Directives and Orders
– **Adjournment Granted:** Based on the consensus between the parties, the Commission agreed to adjourn the hearing.
– **Deadline for Written Submissions:** All parties (both NTPC and the respondent Discoms) are permitted to file their detailed written arguments or submissions. These must be submitted **on or before March 25, 2026**. A crucial condition is that a copy of any submission must be served to all other opposing parties in advance.
– **Next Hearing Date:** The Commission has scheduled the next hearing for this petition on **April 14, 2026**.
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