Petition for the determination for Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for Evacuation of Power from Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under Phase-II-Part-A1 in the Northern Region – EQ

Summary:

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### **1. Regulatory Authority**

* Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi.
* Proceedings conducted under the Electricity Act, 2003 and applicable CERC Tariff Regulations.

### **2. Petition Overview**

* Filed by **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)**.
* Petition relates to determination of **transmission tariff for the 2024–29 tariff period**.
* Project covered:

* **Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for Evacuation of Power from Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW)**.
* Implemented under **Phase-II Part-A1** in the **Northern Region**.

### **3. Respondents**

* **Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)**.
* Fifteen other respondent utilities.
* **Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL)** appeared as Respondent No. 16.

### **4. Hearing Details**

* Date of hearing: **16 December 2025**.
* Conducted through **virtual mode**.
* Coram comprised three Members of the Commission.
* PGCIL and CTUIL were represented; most respondents did not appear.

### **5. Petitioner’s Submission**

* PGCIL requested **six weeks’ time** to file the **Revised Cost Estimate (RCE)**.
* Request made to enable submission of updated project cost data for tariff determination.

### **6. Key Regulatory Issue Identified**

* Discrepancy noted regarding the **Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD)**:

* CTUIL affidavit dated **12 September 2025** stated SCOD as **8 December 2022**.
* Earlier coordination meeting (22 May 2020) involving **CEA, MNRE, SECI, and CTUIL** revised SCOD to **March 2022** for Phase-II transmission system.
* The March 2022 SCOD was also formally communicated to PGCIL via **CTUIL Internal Office Memorandum dated 8 June 2020**.
* Commission sought clarity on this inconsistency.

### **7. Commission’s Directions**

* **CTUIL** directed to submit, on affidavit within **two weeks**:

* Detailed clarification on the SCOD discrepancy.
* Explanation reconciling affidavit submission and earlier institutional decisions.
* **PGCIL** directed to submit, on affidavit within **six weeks**:

* **Revised Cost Estimate (RCE)** for the transmission scheme.

### **8. Procedural Status**

* Matter adjourned for compliance with directions.
* Ensures accurate project timelines and cost validation before tariff approval.

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