Petition for truing up and determination of Transmission Tariff for POWERGRID works associated with North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-II, Part-B – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Summary – PGCIL Tariff Petitions (NER & ER Schemes)**
**Forum:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
**Date of Hearing:** 19 August 2025
**Coram:**
* Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Shri Harish Dudani, Member
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### **1. Petitions Covered**
* **15/TT/2025** – NERSS-II-B (North Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-II, Part-B) – 3 assets.
* **22/TT/2025** – ERSS-X (Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-X) – 1 asset.
* **58/TT/2025** – Transfer of Power from Generation Projects in Sikkim to NR/WR (Part-A) – multiple assets.
* **60/TT/2025** – Transmission system associated with Darlipalli TPS – 1 asset.
* **93/TT/2025** – ERSS-XIII (Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-XIII) – 1 asset.
**Petitioner:** Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL)
**Respondents:** APDCL, BSPHCL, and other state utilities (\~7 in each case).
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### **2. Case Background**
* All petitions seek:
* **Truing-up of tariff for 2019–24**, and
* **Determination of tariff for 2024–29**.
* Filed under Section 62 read with Section 79(1)(d) of EA 2003 and CERC Tariff Regulations (2019 & 2024).
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### **3. Proceedings**
* **PGCIL’s submission:** Confirmed purpose (truing-up and tariff determination).
* **Respondents:** None appeared despite notice.
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### **4. Commission’s Directions**
1. **To Respondents:**
* Issue notice again.
* File replies within **2 weeks** (copy to Petitioner).
* Petitioner may file rejoinder within **1 week** thereafter.
2. **Specific to 58/TT/2025:**
* PGCIL must justify **Additional Capital Expenditure (ACE) of ₹83.04 lakh** claimed **beyond cut-off date** under Regulation 24(1)(a) of 2019 Tariff Regulations.
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### **5. Next Steps**
* All matters to be listed again on **30 September 2025**.
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### **6. Outcome**
* **Type of Order:** Procedural (Record of Proceedings).
* **Effect:** Petitions admitted; replies/rejoinders awaited; additional clarification required for ACE in 58/TT/2025.
* **Status:** Pending – next hearing in Sept 2025.
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