Petition for determination of the transmission tariff for Kankroli Sub-station under “Static VAR Compensator (SVCs) in the Northern Region” – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Case Overview**
– **Petitioner:** Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
– **Matters Heard:**
– **Petition No. 241/TT/2016:** Determination of transmission tariff for the 2014-19 period for the 400/220 kV Kankroli Substation SVC.
– **Petition No. 6/TT/2018:** Determination of transmission tariff for the 2014-19 period for the 400/220 kV New Wanpoh Substation SVC.
– *(Note: Both assets are part of the “Static VAR Compensator (SVCs) in the Northern Region” project.)*
– **Procedural History (Remand):** These matters were not new filings. They were remanded (sent back) to CERC by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) via a judgment dated July 14, 2025, in Appeal Nos. 226 of 2020 and 146 of 2021. These appeals were against the Commission’s original orders dated June 21, 2018, and June 22, 2018.
– **Respondents:** Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. and 16 other beneficiaries.
– **Hearing Date:** January 13, 2026 (Virtual Hearing)
– **Coram:** Chairperson Jishnu Barua and Members Ramesh Babu V., Harish Dudani, and Ravinder Singh Dhillon.
**2. Key Submissions and Procedural Directives**
– **Petitioner’s Representation:** PGCIL, represented by its counsel, confirmed the remand history. They submitted that in compliance with APTEL’s judgment, they have filed a new petition (Petition No. 576/TT/2025). This new petition consolidates all necessary revisions:
– It includes **revised tariff forms** for three tariff periods: 2014-19, 2019-24, and 2024-29.
– It seeks the **consequential transmission tariff** for the 2014-19 period as per APTEL’s directions.
– It also covers the truing-up for 2019-24 and determination for 2024-29.
– **Respondent’s (BRPL) Request:** The counsel for BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), one of the respondents, requested time to file its reply or written submissions for all tariff periods covered in the new Petition No. 576/TT/2025.
– **Commission’s Directives:**
1. **Time Granted:** The Commission granted BRPL’s request and directed BRPL to file its reply/written submissions within **two weeks** for Petition No. 576/TT/2025.
2. **Rejoinder:** PGCIL was granted one week thereafter to file its rejoinder, if any.
3. **Consolidation:** The Commission formally observed that the revised tariff for the 2014-19 period (stemming from the APTEL remand) will be considered along with the truing-up for 2019-24 and determination for 2024-29, all within the newly filed **Petition No. 576/TT/2025**.
**3. Business Implications for Stakeholders**
– **For PGCIL:** This order streamlines the regulatory process. Instead of litigating multiple petitions for different periods separately, all issues related to these SVC assets (the original remand issue, past truing-up, and future tariffs) will be resolved in a single proceeding (Petition No. 576/TT/2025). This should lead to administrative efficiency and a quicker final resolution.
– **For Respondents (Beneficiaries like BRPL, UPPCL):** The consolidation ensures that all past and future charges for these assets are considered holistically. However, it requires them to respond to a comprehensive petition covering 15 years (2014-2029) of tariff implications. The two-week window granted to BRPL sets the timeline for all respondents to engage with the consolidated proposal. Their scrutiny is essential to ensure that the tariff they will pay is just and reasonable.
– **Overall Significance:** The order highlights the procedural mechanism by which regulatory commissions handle remand cases from appellate tribunals. The consolidation of multiple tariff periods into one petition is a practical step to avoid fragmented litigation and ensure a comprehensive review of an asset’s cost recovery over its lifecycle.
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