Petition of the Electricity Act of technical upgradations or modification of the Transmission Systems – EQ
Summary:
### Key Points:
#### Background:
– **Petitioner:** Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
– **Respondents:** Northern Regional Power Committee and 54 Others
– **Subject:** Petition under Sections 79(1)(c) and 79(1)(d) of the Electricity Act, 2003, regarding **non-inclusion/de-capitalization of assets** not in use due to technical upgradations or modifications.
#### Proceedings:
– Only **four respondents** had filed replies as of the hearing date.
– The Commission granted **two more weeks** for remaining respondents to file replies.
– Petitioner (PGCIL) may file a rejoinder within **two weeks** after that.
– PGCIL was directed to submit **additional information on affidavit** within two weeks:
1. List of elements for which **unrecovered depreciation** is claimed, along with amounts and supporting documents.
2. Approval for **decommissioning or replacement** of such elements from CTUIL, CEA, RPC, or other relevant bodies.
#### Next Hearing:
– The matter is listed for hearing on **October 14, 2025**.
### Summary:
This is a regulatory proceeding where PGCIL is seeking to exclude or de-capitalize assets that are no longer in use due to upgrades or modifications. The Commission has asked for more detailed financial and regulatory documentation before proceeding further.
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