Petition of the Electricity Act for Adoption of tariff from 700 MW Solar PV Projects to be set up in 1000 MW Dholera Solar Park in Gujarat – EQ
Summary:
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1. **Parties Involved:**
* **Forum:** Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), Gandhinagar.
* **Petitioner:** Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL).
* **Representation:** GUVNL was represented by Advocates Mr. Aneesh Bajaj and Mr. K.T. Shah.
* **Bench:** The order was passed by a two-member bench consisting of Members Mehul M. Gandhi and S. R. Pandey.
2. **Subject of the Original Petition (Petition No. 1906 of 2020):**
* **Legal Basis:** The petition was filed under **Section 63** of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with **Section 86(1)(b)**.
* **Purpose:** GUVNL is seeking the Commission’s **adoption of a tariff** (electricity price) that was discovered through a **competitive bidding process**.
* **Project Details:** The tariff is for the procurement of power from **700 MW Solar PV Projects**, which are to be set up in the **1000 MW Dholera Solar Park** in Gujarat.
* **Bidding Process:** The competitive bidding was conducted through a **Request for Selection (RFS)** document dated **March 18, 2020** (referred to as Phase IX).
3. **Current Proceedings and Ruling (This Daily Order):**
* **Hearing Date:** A hearing was scheduled for **October 13, 2025**.
* **Status:** The petition was **not heard on its merits**.
* **Reason for Adjournment:** This petition (**1906/2020**) is legally connected to two other petitions: **Petition No. 2283 of 2023** and **Petition No. 2282 of 2023**. The order states that the progress of this case is tied to the proceedings in those two newer petitions.
* **Decision:** The Commission **adjourned** (postponed) the hearing of this matter. A new date for the hearing will be communicated separately.
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