Petition of CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for the Transmission System – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Details**
* **Petitioner**: *Patran Transmission Company Private Limited (PTCL)*
* **Respondents**: *Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) and others*
* **Subject**: Petition for **determination of transmission tariff** from **COD to 31.03.2029** under the CERC Tariff Regulations, 2024.
* **Asset Involved**:
* *Augmentation of Transformation Capacity* by **1×500 MVA, 400/200 kV ICT (3rd)** at **Patran GIS Substation**.
* Includes GIS ducting at **400 kV and 220 kV** in a new diameter of ICT tie-line.
* **Hearing Date**: 26.08.2025
* **Coram**: Chairperson Shri Jishnu Barua and Members Shri Ramesh Babu V., Shri Harish Dudani, Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon.
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## **Commission’s Directions**
1. **Notice & Replies**
* Notices to be issued to all respondents.
* Respondents to file replies within **two weeks**; Petitioner may file rejoinder within **one week** thereafter.
2. **Additional Information Required from Petitioner (to be filed on affidavit within two weeks)**
* **Cost Discrepancy**:
* CTUIL estimated cost: ₹65.19 crore.
* Awarded cost: ₹79.85 crore.
* Completion cost difference: \~₹9.41 crore.
* Petitioner to explain reasons for higher awarded cost.
* **Revised Cost Estimate (RCE)**:
* CTUIL Resolution (28.02.2025): ₹8926.00 lakh.
* Petition filed figure: ₹9651.00 lakh.
* Clarification required on discrepancy.
* **Revised Forms**:
* Form-5 (with FR cost, RCE, estimated completion cost).
* Form-12.
* Form-13 (initial spares).
* **Liability Flow Statement**.
* **Initial Spares Discrepancy**:
* Auditor’s certificate: ₹212.99 lakh.
* Form-13: ₹399.60 lakh.
* Clarification and revised auditor’s certificate required.
* **Security Costs**:
* Provide assessment of security needs for 2024–29 period.
* State whether security already deployed at Patran GIS substation.
* Justify any *additional* security charges claimed for ICT under the petition.
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## **Next Steps**
* The Petition is scheduled for **next hearing on 21.10.2025**.
* Compliance with the above directions will form the basis for further consideration of tariff determination.
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