Petition for Truing up and determination of the transmission tariff for Double Circuit Purnea-Muzaffarpur and Muzaffarpur (PGCIL)-Muzaffarpur (BSEB) Transmission Line, in the Eastern Region and the Northern Region associated with Tala HEP of Powerlinks Transmission Limited – EQ
Summary:
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**KEY POINTS OF PROCEEDINGS:**
1. **Interim Application (IA 97/2025) – Allowed**
• Petitioner’s application for amendment of prayers in Petition granted.
• Amended petition taken on record; IA disposed of.
2. **Directions to Respondents**
• Respondents granted **final opportunity** to file replies within **7 days** (copy to Petitioner).
• Petitioner may file rejoinder within a **week after** receipt of replies.
3. **Commission’s Directives to Petitioner (PTL)** – To be submitted on affidavit within a week:
• **Clarification on de-capitalisation discrepancy:**
– Petitioner claimed ₹409.58 lakh & ₹238.15 lakh for FY 2026–27 & 2028–29.
– Original capital cost being de-capitalised is ₹413.27 lakh & ₹207.53 lakh respectively.
• **Discrepancy to be explained.**
• **Update on OPGW scheme status** from CTUIL/NCT.
4. **Case Status**
• Pleadings considered complete.
• **Orders reserved** subject to above submissions.
**BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS:**
– PTL seeks **tariff adjustments & approval** for past (2019–24) and future (2024–29) regulatory periods.
– CERC scrutiny indicates focus on **capital cost accounting accuracy** and **project execution status** (OPGW scheme).
– Delays in respondent replies may expedite decision in PTL’s favor if no substantive objections filed.
– Outcome will impact **transmission pricing, revenue recovery, and asset valuation** for the inter-regional link.
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