Petition of the Electricity Act of CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to NERGS-I Power Transmission Ltd. – EQ
Summary:
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## **Case Overview**
* **Petition No.:** 322/TL/2024
* **Filed By:** NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited (NREGSPTL)
* **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. (CTUIL) and others
* **Subject:** Application under **Sections 14, 15, and 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003**, read with CERC’s 2009 Transmission Licence Regulations, seeking **grant of a transmission licence** to NREGSPTL.
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## **Hearing Details**
* **Date of Hearing:** 23 September 2025
* **Coram:**
* Shri Jishnu Barua (Chairperson)
* Shri Ramesh Babu V. (Member)
* Shri Harish Dudani (Member)
* Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)
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## **Key Submissions**
* **Petitioner (NREGSPTL):**
* Submitted claims on **11 September 2025** in compliance with earlier RoP (20 June 2025).
* A **joint meeting** was convened by CTUIL on **22 September 2025** regarding **reimbursement of costs**.
* Highlighted obligations under the **Transmission Service Agreement (TSA):**
* Must obtain a licence within stipulated time.
* If delayed, liable to provide **additional Contract Performance Guarantee (CPG)** of ₹20 lakh per month.
* Reported that CTUIL had issued communications demanding additional CPGs and sought protection from coercive action.
* **Respondent (APDCL):**
* Sought **two weeks** to review claims and file reply.
* **Respondent (CTUIL):**
* Confirmed issuance of **Minutes of Meeting (22 September 2025)** and requested liberty to place them on record.
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## **Commission’s Directions**
* CTUIL to file outcome of the **joint meeting** within **two weeks**.
* APDCL to file reply within **two weeks**, with rejoinder allowed to Petitioner within **one week thereafter**.
* **Interim Protection:** CTUIL is directed **not to take coercive steps** against the Petitioner regarding additional CPG requirement until further orders.
* **Next Hearing:** 28 October 2025.
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## **Order**
* Issued by **T. D. Pant, Joint Chief (Law), CERC**.
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