Petition of the Electricity Act of the Power Purchase Agreement between Sitac Kabini Renewables Private Ltd and the SECI for Change in Law events – EQ

Summary:

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**1. Reference Details:**
– **Petition Number:** 233/MP/2025
– **Subject:** Petition under **Sections 63, 79(1)(b), and 79(1)(f)** of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with **Article 12** of the Power Purchase Agreement dated **29.1.2019** between Sitac Kabini Renewables Private Limited (SKRPL) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), seeking compensation for **Change in Law** events.

**2. Parties Involved:**
– **Petitioner:** Sitac Kabini Renewables Private Limited (SKRPL)
– **Respondents:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) and Others

**3. Bench Details:**
– **Date of Hearing:** 6.1.2026
– **Coram:**
– Shri Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
– Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
– Shri Harish Dudani, Member
– Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member

**4. Summary of Proceedings:**
– The Petitioner sought **six weeks** to comply with previous directions issued in the **Record of Proceedings dated 27.10.2025**, including filing a rejoinder along with additional documents and information.
– The Respondent (SECI) requested liberty to file a response to any additional documents submitted by the Petitioner.
– The Commission granted the Petitioner **six weeks** to file its rejoinder and additional affidavit.
– The Respondents were granted **three weeks** thereafter to file their response to the Petitioner’s additional affidavit.
– The petition is now **listed for hearing on 24.3.2026**.

**5. Order Issued By:**
Joint Chief (Law), CERC – Shri T.D. Pant

**6. Key Legal Provisions Invoked:**
– Electricity Act, 2003 – Sections 63, 79(1)(b), and 79(1)(f)
– Power Purchase Agreement – Article 12 (Change in Law)

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