KERC Corrigendum to Tariff Order 2025 of MSEZ APR for FY24 and Approval ARR for the Control Period – EQ
Summary:
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### Issuing Authority
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC),
Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru – 560052
### Nature of Document
Corrigendum to Tariff Order 2025
Annual Performance Review (APR) for FY 2023–24 &
Approval of ARR and Retail Supply Tariff for FY 2025–26 to FY 2027–28
### Subject of Corrigendum
Correction in the percentage allocation of **distribution network costs** between **HT (High Tension)** and **LT (Low Tension)** consumers for **Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ)**.
### Key Regulatory Clarification
* The Commission had approved **distribution network cost allocation** as:
* **95% for HT network**
* **5% for LT network**
* While calculations in the tariff order were done correctly, a **typographical error** appeared in the table at **Page 62**, Column 2 (“Particulars”).
### Error Identified
* Incorrectly mentioned allocation:
* **HT: 30%**
* **LT: 70%**
* This was inconsistent with the Commission’s approved methodology.
### Corrected Allocation
* The table shall be **read and interpreted as**:
* **HT Network: 95%**
* **LT Network: 5%**
### Effective Date
* Corrigendum issued on **09 December 2025**
* Correction forms an **integral part of the Tariff Order dated 27 March 2025**
### Impact & Applicability
* Ensures **regulatory consistency** between approved methodology and published tariff tables
* Prevents misinterpretation of cost allocation by utilities, stakeholders, and consumers
* No change to approved tariffs or ARR calculations—**clarification only**
### Authority & Authentication
Issued with the approval of:
* Chairman, KERC
* Member (Legal), KERC
* Member, KERC
### Strategic Relevance
* Reinforces transparency and accuracy in tariff documentation
* Provides regulatory certainty for HT and LT consumers in MSEZ
* Supports correct cost recovery and tariff application during the control period FY 2025–26 to FY 2027–28
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