Petition of the GERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations in completion of evacuation system – EQ

Summary:

– **Petition No. 2474 of 2025** filed by **JSW Renewable Energy (Anjar) Limited** against **Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO)**.
– **IA No. 33 of 2025** (Interlocutory Application) seeking interim relief.

### Key Points:

#### Background:
– JSW Renewable Energy (Anjar) Limited is developing a **16.5 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Project**.
– GETCO granted **Stage-II connectivity** for **9 MW** at the **66 kV Gangiyavadar substation** on **March 31, 2024**.
– The petitioner was required to complete the evacuation infrastructure (including bays, metering, and transmission lines) by **March 30, 2025**.
– On **February 18, 2025**, GETCO issued a letter warning of consequences (BG encashment, cancellation of connectivity) if the deadline was not met.

#### Petitioner’s Arguments:
– Requested **extension of 158 days** due to unforeseen delays:
1. **Right of Way (ROW) issues** – disputes with local landowners, vendors, and legal cases.
2. **Heavy rainfall and Cyclone Asana** (August 2024) causing disruptions until October 2024.
3. **Delay in raw material delivery** due to global supply chain issues.
– Cited relevant judgments and clauses from the **GERC Connectivity Procedure 2023** and **Tariff Order No. 1 of 2024**.

#### GETCO’s Response:
– Argued that the petitioner should have approached the Commission earlier for an extension.
– Contested the validity of the reasons:
– ROW issues are the petitioner’s responsibility.
– Weather delays are seasonal and foreseeable.
– No proof provided for supply chain disruptions.
– Stated that the February 18, 2025 letter was only a reminder and not subject to quashing.

#### Commission’s Action:
– Heard both sides.
– Directed parties to file **written submissions within 4 weeks**.
– **Reserved the matter for Final Order**.

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