Petition for determination of the tariff for “Transmission System for Kurnool Wind /Solar Energy Zone(AP)” in the Southern Region of CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations – EQ
Summary:
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**Case Background:**
The petition was filed by **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)** before the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The petition seeks determination of tariff for specific transmission assets under the “Transmission System for Kurnool Wind Energy Zone / Solar Energy Zone (AP) – Part A and Part B” in the Southern Region.
The specific assets include:
– Establishment of a **765/400/220 kV substation at Kurnool-III**.
– **Extension of the 765 kV Kurnool (New) Substation**.
– A **765 kV Kurnool-III to Kurnool (New) double-circuit (D/C) line**.
**Legal Basis:**
The petition was filed under:
– **Section 62** read with **Section 79(1)(d)** of the Electricity Act, 2003 (tariff determination by CERC).
– **Regulation 15(1)(a)** and **Regulation 23** of the CERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2023.
– The **CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024**.
**Respondent:**
The main respondent is **Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL)** , along with others.
**Hearing Details:**
The matter was heard virtually on **19.3.2026** before a bench comprising the Chairperson and three Members.
**Key Submissions:**
– Both PGCIL and TNPDCL made detailed oral submissions and concluded their arguments.
– PGCIL’s counsel specifically requested the Commission to allow **interim tariff** pending final determination of the tariff.
**Commission’s Directions:**
1. Permitted both parties to file **written submissions / notes of arguments within ten days**, with copies exchanged.
2. **Reserved the matter for order** (final decision pending).
Notably, the Commission did not immediately rule on the request for interim tariff but kept it under consideration along with the final determination.
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