Petition of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) (Third Amendment) Regulations – EQ
Summary:
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**Key Parties:**
– **Petitioner:** Indosol Solar Private Limited (ISPL), a solar power generation company.
– **Respondent:** Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), the central transmission utility.
**Procedural Status & Key Developments:**
1. **Compliance Filed:** The Petitioner’s counsel informed the Commission that ISPL has complied with previous directives. A compliance affidavit dated February 5, 2026, was filed, placing on record all information and clarifications sought by the Commission in its earlier hearing (Record of Proceedings dated January 15, 2026).
2. **Interim Relief Withdrawn:** The Petitioner stated that it is no longer pressing for the interim reliefs that were requested in Interlocutory Application No. 3/2026. This simplifies the proceedings by removing the need for an urgent interim decision.
3. **Respondent’s Request for Time:** The counsel for CTUIL requested an additional two weeks to file its formal reply to the main petition.
**CERC’s Directives & Next Steps:**
– **Schedule for Filings:** The Commission granted CTUIL’s request. CTUIL must file its reply within **two weeks**. The Petitioner (ISPL) will then have an additional **two weeks** to file its rejoinder (a response to CTUIL’s reply).
– **Next Hearing Date:** The matter has been scheduled for the next hearing on **June 11, 2026**.
**Key Business Takeaways:**
– **Regulatory Challenge:** Indosol Solar is formally challenging specific technical and procedural aspects of the new connectivity regulations (Third Amendment, 2025). These clauses likely pertain to connectivity rights, network access, and transmission system charges.
– **Procedural Progress:** The case is advancing through the standard legal process. The withdrawal of the interim relief application suggests the Petitioner is now focused on a final resolution of the substantive issues rather than urgent temporary measures.
– **Timeline:** With the Respondent and Petitioner exchanging pleadings over the next month, the final hearing is set for mid-June 2026. A final order is not expected until after this date.
– **Impact:** The outcome of this petition could have implications for how the amended connectivity regulations are interpreted and applied, particularly for solar power projects seeking inter-state transmission access.
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