Petition of the CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) for Truing-up and determination of tariff for Srinagar- Srinagar PH Line (Deemed ISTS) under UITP Scheme- EQ
Summary:
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### **1. Regulatory Authority**
* Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi.
* Proceedings conducted under the Electricity Act, 2003 and applicable CERC Tariff Regulations, 2014 and 2019.
### **2. Petition Overview**
* Filed by **Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL)**.
* Relates to the **400 kV Srinagar–Srinagar PH Transmission Line** classified as **Deemed ISTS** under the **UITP Scheme**.
* Petition seeks:
* Truing-up of transmission tariff from **Commercial Operation Date (COD) to FY 2018–19**.
* Determination of transmission tariff for the **2019–24 tariff period**.
### **3. Statutory Provisions Invoked**
* Sections **61, 62, 79(1)(c), and 79(1)(d)** of the Electricity Act, 2003.
* Regulation 86 of CERC Tariff Regulations, 2014.
* Provisions of CERC Tariff Regulations, 2019.
### **4. Hearing Details**
* Date of hearing: **16 December 2025**.
* Coram comprised of three Members of the Commission.
* Petitioner represented by legal counsel.
* Respondents include **Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)** and other concerned entities.
### **5. Petitioner’s Submissions**
* Tariff true-up claimed from COD up to FY 2018–19.
* Tariff determination sought for FY 2019–24.
* Reference made to CERC’s earlier order dated **13 June 2021** in Petition No. 81/TT/2016.
* Liberty previously granted by the Commission to justify **time overrun** due to:
* Forest clearance delays.
* Right of Way (RoW) related constraints.
### **6. Commission’s Procedural Directions**
* Notice to be issued to all Respondents.
* Respondents directed to file replies within **two weeks**.
* Petitioner permitted to file rejoinder within **two weeks** thereafter.
* Ensures due process and stakeholder participation.
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