Petition of CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations of the transmission licence to NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited – EQ

Summary:

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## **1. Case Background**

NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited (NREGSPTL) has filed a petition under:

* **Sections 14, 15, and 79(1)(e)** of the Electricity Act, 2003
* **CERC Transmission Licence Regulations, 2009**

seeking grant of a **Transmission Licence** for developing and operating an Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project.

Respondents include **CTUIL** and beneficiary utilities such as **APDCL**.

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## **2. Core Issue During the Hearing**

The matter primarily revolved around **CTUIL’s pending affidavit** regarding the outcome of a **joint meeting** between the parties, as directed by CERC during the earlier hearing on **23 September 2025**.

### **CTUIL’s Status**

* CTUIL served its affidavit to the parties,
* **But did not upload it** on the official CERC e-filing portal.
* CTUIL sought **liberty to upload** the already-served affidavit.

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## **3. Petitioner’s Submission**

NERGSPTL argued that CTUIL’s affidavit:

* Only contains **minutes or communications** exchanged,
* **Does not present CTUIL’s clear stand** on the issues raised in the petition.

They requested that CERC direct CTUIL to submit a **definite and unambiguous position** on the matter.

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## **4. Commission’s Observation**

CERC agreed with the Petitioner’s concern and noted that:

* CTUIL must **explicitly state its position**,
* Merely forwarding minutes is insufficient.

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## **5. Directions Issued by CERC**

### **1. CTUIL Filings**

* **Within 2 days:** Upload the affidavit containing the meeting outcome, as originally directed.
* **Within 2 weeks:** File an **additional affidavit** giving a *clear, firm stand* on all issues, including responses to the Petitioner’s claims.

### **2. Petitioner’s Response**

* NREGSPTL may file a **reply within 2 weeks** after receiving CTUIL’s stand.

### **3. APDCL’s Submissions**

* APDCL is allowed to file a **brief note of submissions** within 4 days after CTUIL’s additional affidavit is filed.

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## **6. Next Steps**

CERC scheduled the matter for the **next hearing on 4 December 2025**.

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# **7. Business Implications**

### **For NERGSPTL**

* Progress of its transmission licence application depends on CTUIL’s formal stand.
* A clearer position from CTUIL may either support or challenge NERGSPTL’s claims.

### **For CTUIL**

* Must clarify system planning evaluations, feasibility, and compliance aspects.
* Failing to file a clear affidavit may delay licensing or adversely affect proceedings.

### **For APDCL & Other Beneficiaries**

* Their final submissions may influence regulatory conditions imposed on the licence.

### **For Regulatory Timeline**

* Licensing decision is pending until:

* CTUIL’s clear stand is recorded,
* Responses from Petitioner and APDCL are considered.

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