Petition for determination of the transmission tariff from the COD for assets under “Provision of Spare ICT’s” in the Northern Region – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Summary – Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) Transmission Tariff Petitions**
**Forum:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
**Date of Hearing:** 26 August 2025
**Coram:**
* Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
* Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Harish Dudani, Member
* Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member
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### **1. Petitions Covered**
1. **212/TT/2024** – Tariff determination (COD to 31.03.2024) for **7 assets under “Provision of Spare ICTs”** in Northern Region.
2. **284/TT/2024** – Tariff determination (COD to 31.03.2024) for **7 assets under “Scheme to control Fault level (Phase-II)”** in Northern Region.
3. **408/TT/2024** – Tariff determination (COD to 31.03.2024) for **10 assets under “Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-XVII (Part-B)” (ERSS-XVII Part-B)**.
4. **446/TT/2024** – Tariff determination (COD to 31.03.2024) for **500 MVAr Thyristor Controlled Reactor (TCR) at Kurukshetra**.
5. **59/TT/2025** – Tariff determination (2019–24) for **9 assets under “Strengthening of OPGW network within ER Grid and connectivity with other regions.”**
6. **262/TT/2025** – Tariff determination (2019–24) for **765 kV 80 MVAR Single Phase Reactor at Bilaspur substation** under ERPC/WRPC recommendations.
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### **2. Parties**
* **Petitioner:** Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
* **Respondents:** State DISCOMs/utilities (e.g., UPPCL, BSPHCL, MP Power Management Co. Ltd., etc.).
* **Appearance:** Only BSPHCL appeared (for Petition No. 408/TT/2024).
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### **3. Submissions**
* **PGCIL:** Confirmed filing of all requisite information; pleadings complete; requested approval of tariff as claimed.
* **Respondents:** Mostly absent; BSPHCL appeared in one petition.
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### **4. Commission’s Directions**
* **General:**
* Last opportunity for Respondents to file replies within **2 weeks** (copy to PGCIL).
* PGCIL may file rejoinder within **2 weeks thereafter**.
* PGCIL to file **additional clarifications by affidavit within 2 weeks**.
* **Petition-specific directions:**
**212/TT/2024:**
* Explain delays in supply of material (Assets 5, 6, 7: delays of 5–21 months).
**284/TT/2024:**
* Provide asset-wise shutdown overrun details (required vs. approved dates).
**408/TT/2024:**
* Submit justification for time overruns (activity-wise, RoW, shutdowns).
* Provide **CEA Energization & Trial-run certificates** for Assets 1A, 5, 8.
**59/TT/2025:**
* Furnish information sought in earlier RoP (20.06.2025).
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### **5. Outcome**
* **Type of Order:** Procedural (Record of Proceedings).
* **Effect:** Replies/rejoinders and additional information mandated.
* **Status:** Subject to compliance, Commission **reserved orders** in these petitions.
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