In the matter with the CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission Licence and other related matters) Regulations to Chitradurga Bellary REZ Transmission Ltd – EQ
Summary:
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## 📌 Case Overview
* **Petitioner:** *Bikaner–Neemrana Transmission Limited*
(now **POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Limited**, 100% subsidiary of PGCIL)
* **Subject:** Application for **inter-State transmission licence** under Sections 14 & 15 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with CERC (Procedure, Terms & Conditions for grant of Transmission Licence) Regulations, 2024.
* **Order Date:** 19th August 2025
* **Coram:** Chairperson Jishnu Barua & Members Ramesh Babu V., Harish Dudani, Ravinder Singh Dhillon.
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## ⚡ Transmission Project Details
**Project Name:** *Bikaner–Neemrana Transmission Scheme* for evacuation of RE power under **ISTS network expansion in Rajasthan (Phase-IV, Part-E)**.
**Key Elements:**
1. **Bikaner (PG) PS – Neemrana (PG) PS (Part-III)**
* 765 kV D/C line (with 330 mm conductor).
* Length \~340 km.
2. **Neemrana (PG) PS Augmentation**
* Extension works including line bays, GIS bays.
**Timeline:**
* **Scheduled COD:** 24 months from SPV transfer (i.e. 27.12.2026).
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## 💰 Tariff & Bidding
* **Bid Process Coordinator:** REC Power Development & Consultancy Ltd. (RECPDCL).
* **Successful Bidder:** *Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.* (through SPV).
* **Discovered Annual Transmission Charges (ATC):** ₹1,062.72 million.
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## 🏛️ Regulatory Process
* CERC issued **prima facie order on 23.07.2025**, inviting objections.
* Notices published in *Indian Express* & *Jansatta* (26.07.2025).
* **No objections received.**
* **CTUIL** confirmed the need and supported the licence grant.
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## ✅ Final Order
* **Transmission Licence Granted** to POWERGRID Bikaner Neemrana Transmission Ltd. for **25 years**.
**Conditions imposed:**
1. Must comply with the **Electricity Act, 2003**, Transmission Licence Regulations, Grid Code, and CEA technical standards.
2. Cannot engage in trading or generation.
3. Open access to be provided on a **non-discriminatory basis**.
4. Licence fee payable annually to CERC.
5. Must adhere to **SCOD as per TSA**.
6. Reports to be submitted as required by CERC.
7. EPC contracts to be awarded via **competitive bidding**.
8. **CTUIL/CEA to monitor execution** and report to CERC.
**Outcome:** Petition No. 468/TL/2025 **allowed**.
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