Petition of the GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations for extension of time period for commissioning of the Project – EQ
Summary:
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## **1. Parties**
### **Petitioner:**
**German Green Steel and Power Limited**, Ahmedabad
**Represented by:** Ld. Adv. Ms. Ayushi Saxena
### **Respondent:**
**Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO)**, Vadodara
**Represented by:** Mr. Shobhraj Jaiswal
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## **2. Nature of the Petition**
Filed under:
* **Sections 86(1)(c), (e), (f)** of the Electricity Act, 2003
* **Regulations 80 & 82** of GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2004
### **Relief Sought:**
**Extension of time for commissioning of allocated RE project capacity** due to **unforeseen and uncontrollable events**.
### **Interlocutory Application (IA No. 61/2025):**
Filed under **Section 94(2)** read with **Regulations 61 & 80**, seeking:
* **Interim stay / injunction**,
* **Appropriate interim order**,
* Supported by an affidavit.
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## **3. Proceedings on 04/10/2025**
### **Respondent’s Submission**
* GETCO’s representative stated that their legal counsel had a **personal difficulty** and could not attend.
* An adjournment letter (dated 03.10.2025) was already submitted requesting a **short adjournment**.
### **Petitioner’s Submission**
* No objection to the adjournment.
* Requested **next hearing date at the earliest** due to:
* The project being a **renewable energy project**,
* **Time extension required** for project completion,
* Significant investments already made,
* Risk of commercial loss if energization is delayed.
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## **4. Commission’s Observations**
* Noted GETCO’s request for adjournment due to counsel’s personal difficulty.
* Recognized the petitioner’s request for urgency because timely completion is essential for RE project commissioning.
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## **5. Order**
* The matter is **adjourned** for the day.
* **Next hearing date fixed:** **08 October 2025 at 11:30 AM**, with consent of both parties.
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