Petition with CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to Bellary Davanagere Power Transmission Ltd. – EQ
Summary:
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### **Key Event at Hearing (17.04.2026)**
1. The Petitioner’s representative (**Shri Rohit Jain**) requested the Tribunal to **reserve the matters for orders**.
2. He informed the Tribunal that the Petitioner’s name has been changed to:
> **”POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere Transmission Limited”**
3. An affidavit regarding this name change was filed on **10.04.2026** and requested to be considered.
4. After hearing the Petitioner, the **Commission reserved the matters for orders**.
### **Other Parties Present**
– **RECPDCL** (Rural Electrification Corporation Power Distribution Company Limited) – represented by two officials.
– **CTUIL** – represented by one official.
### **Result**
– Matters reserved for orders.
– No final decision is provided in this document.
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## 💼 **Key Takeaways**
### **For POWERGRID / BDPTL (Petitioner)**
1. **Name change formalized** – BDPTL is now officially *POWERGRID Bellary Davanagere Transmission Limited*, aligning its identity with the parent company.
2. **Regulatory compliance** – The company proactively filed an affidavit on the name change, demonstrating good regulatory hygiene.
3. **Awaiting final order** – Since the Tribunal has reserved orders, BDPTL must wait for the final ruling on:
– Transmission license validity (Petition 133)
– Adoption of transmission charges under Section 63 (Petition 134)
### **For CTUIL (Respondent)**
– As the Central Transmission Utility, CTUIL has participated in the proceedings. The reserved order may clarify CTUIL’s obligations or objections regarding the transmission charges or license.
### **For RECPDCL**
– Its presence suggests involvement in project development, bidding, or transfer of transmission assets. RECPDCL often acts as the **bid process coordinator** for tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) projects.
### **For Transmission Sector Investors & Developers**
1. **Section 63 adoption** – The case involves adoption of transmission charges under Section 63 (which applies to projects bid out under competitive bidding). The outcome will set precedent for how charges are adopted for POWERGRID subsidiaries.
2. **POWERGRID subsidiary model** – BDPTL is a 100% subsidiary of POWERGRID, created as a **Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)** for a specific transmission project. This is a common structure for TBCB projects.
3. **Regulatory timeline** – The hearing was in April 2026, and orders are awaited. Stakeholders should monitor APTEL’s final order for clarity on transmission charge adoption for similar SPVs.
### **For Legal & Regulatory Professionals**
– The case highlights the procedural steps for:
– **Change of name** of a transmission licensee during pending proceedings.
– **Reserving matters for orders** after completion of hearing.
– The final order (once issued) will clarify the interplay between:
– Transmission license granted earlier (2024)
– Adoption of charges under Section 63 for the same project
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