Petition of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for determination of transmission tariff from Commercial Operation – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Summary – Patran Transmission Company Pvt. Ltd. (PTCL) Tariff Petition**
**Forum:** Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
**Petition No.:** 683/TT/2025
**Date of Hearing:** 26 August 2025
**Coram:**
* Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
* Ramesh Babu V., Member
* Harish Dudani, Member
* Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member
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### **1. Case Background**
* **Petitioner:** Patran Transmission Company Pvt. Ltd. (PTCL)
* **Respondents:** CTUIL & others
* **Subject:** Determination of transmission tariff (COD to 31.03.2029) for:
* *Augmentation of Transformation Capacity* by **1 × 500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT (3rd)** at **400/220 kV Patran GIS Substation**,
* Including GIS duct works in new ICT–Tie-Line diameter.
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### **2. Proceedings**
* Petitioner filed tariff petition under Section 62 of EA 2003 & Tariff Regulations 2024.
* Commission issued **notice to all Respondents**.
* Respondents: Directed to file replies within **2 weeks**; Petitioner may file rejoinder within **1 week** thereafter.
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### **3. Commission’s Directions (Compliance Items for PTCL)**
Petitioner to file affidavit (within **2 weeks**) clarifying:
1. **Cost discrepancy:**
* CTUIL estimated cost (OM dated 28.11.2022): ₹65.19 Cr.
* PTCL awarded cost: ₹79.85 Cr.
* Explain \~₹9.40 Cr higher awarded cost vs estimated.
2. **Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) mismatch:**
* Resolution (28.02.2025): RCE = ₹8926 lakh.
* Petition mentions: RCE = ₹9651 lakh.
* Clarify.
3. **Revised Form-5:** Show FR cost, RCE & estimated completion cost.
4. **Copy of Form-12**.
5. **Liability Flow Statement**.
6. **Initial Spares discrepancy:**
* Auditor’s Certificate: ₹212.99 lakh (as on COD).
* Form-13: ₹399.60 lakh.
* Clarify.
7. **Revised Auditor’s Certificate:** Must indicate Plant & Machinery cost for Initial Spares.
8. **Security Assessment (2024–29):** Provide assessment.
9. **Existing Security:** Clarify if security already deployed at Patran 400/220 kV GIS substation.
* If yes, explain why additional security charges are claimed for ICT under this Petition.
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### **4. Next Hearing**
* **Scheduled for:** 21 October 2025
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### **5. Outcome**
* **Type of Order:** Procedural (Record of Proceedings).
* **Effect:** Petition not yet ripe for tariff order; major clarifications on cost, spares, and security needed.
* **Status:** Adjourned to October 2025 pending compliance.
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