Petition with CERC (Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations to NERGS-I Power Transmission Ltd – EQ
Summary:
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**Key Procedural Development:**
– **Withdrawal Petition:** The Petitioner (NREGSPTL) has now filed an Interlocutory Application (IA) – **IA (Diary) No.34/2026** – seeking permission to **withdraw** the main transmission license petition (No. 322/TL/2024).
– **Objective of Withdrawal:** The Petitioner seeks liberty to file a **fresh petition** at a subsequent date. This suggests a need to revise, update, or re-submit the application, possibly due to changes in project scope, regulatory requirements, or stakeholder agreements.
**Key Regulatory Engagement:**
1. **Respondent’s Objection:** Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), a respondent in the case, submitted that it did not receive prior intimation about the filing of the withdrawal application. APDCL requested two weeks’ time to file a reply to the IA.
2. **Commission’s Order:** The CERC has permitted APDCL to file its reply to the IA within two weeks. The Petitioner (NREGSPTL) may then file a rejoinder within one week thereafter.
**In essence:** The applicant for a transmission license in the North Eastern Region (NER) has decided to hit the “reset button” and withdraw its current application to file a new one later. However, this procedural step is being contested or scrutinized by APDCL, which has sought time to respond. The matter will be heard again in mid-March 2026.
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### Detailed Summary of the CERC Proceedings
This document is a “Record of Proceedings” from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for Petition No. 322/TL/2024, filed by NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited.
#### The Petition
– **Petition No.:** 322/TL/2024
– **Subject:** Application under Sections 14, 15, and 79(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003, seeking the grant of a transmission license to **NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited**.
– **Petitioner:** NERGS-I Power Transmission Limited (NREGSPTL)
– **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) and Ors. (including Assam Power Distribution Company Limited – APDCL).
#### Proceedings and Key Directives
The hearing took place on **February 24, 2026**, before a Coram of three CERC Members: Shri Ramesh Babu V., Shri Harish Dudani, and Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon. Multiple advocates represented the Petitioner, CTUIL, and APDCL. Representatives from RECPDCL and CTUIL were also present.
**1. Petitioner’s Submission (Withdrawal Request):**
The learned counsel for the Petitioner submitted that, in terms of the previous Record of Proceedings dated **January 6, 2026**, the Petitioner has filed an Interlocutory Application (IA) – **IA (Diary) No.34/2026**.
– The purpose of this IA is to seek permission from the Commission to **withdraw** the main petition (No. 322/TL/2024).
– The Petitioner has also requested **liberty to file a fresh petition** subsequently.
**2. Respondent’s Objection (APDCL):**
The learned counsel for the Respondent, APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company Limited), raised a procedural objection.
– APDCL submitted that, due to certain reasons, it did not receive prior intimation about the filing of the said IA.
– Consequently, APDCL requested the Commission to grant them **two weeks’ time** to file a reply to the IA.
**3. Directions by the Commission:**
After considering the submissions, the Commission issued the following directions:
– **APDCL is permitted** to file its reply to the IA (Diary No.34/2026) within **two weeks**.
– The Petitioner (NREGSPTL) is permitted to file a rejoinder to APDCL’s reply within **one week** thereafter.
– Copies of all filings must be exchanged between the parties.
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