Petition with the CERC(Procedure, Terms and Conditions for Grant of Transmission License and other related matters) Regulations of Transmission License to Paradeep Transmission Ltd – EQ

Summary:

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### **1. CASE DETAILS**
– **Case No.:** 73-TL-2025
– **Petitioner:** Paradeep Transmission Limited (PTL)
– **Respondents:** Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) & Others
– **Date of Hearing:** 13th January 2026
– **Bench:**
– Shri Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
– Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
– Shri Harish Dudani, Member
– Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member

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### **2. BACKGROUND**
– The Commission had earlier, in its **order dated 18.12.2025**, observed that **PTL prima facie satisfies the conditions for grant of an inter-State transmission licence**.
– However, certain **directions were issued**—particularly concerning the **involvement of bulk consumers** and their contribution towards the cost of **ICTs (Interconnecting Transformers) and associated bays**.
– **CTUIL was directed to provide details** of the cost to be deposited by the bulk consumers.

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### **3. SUBMISSIONS DURING HEARING**

#### **A. Petitioner’s (PTL) Submissions:**
1. **Compliance by CTUIL:** CTUIL filed a **detailed affidavit on 12.01.2026** with cost details for ICTs and bays to be borne by bulk consumers (GNA/GNARE grantees).
2. **Non-Compliance by Bulk Consumers:** As of the hearing, **bulk consumers have not yet deposited the required amount**.
3. **Request for Grant of Licence:** PTL urged the Commission to **proceed with granting the transmission licence** without further delay, as the **absence of a licence is preventing PTL from starting any project activity**.
4. **Suggestion:** The issue of **payment by bulk consumers can be examined separately** while the licence is granted.

#### **B. Respondent’s (CTUIL) Submission:**
– CTUIL confirmed filing the **affidavit dated 12.01.2026**, which provides **detailed cost breakdown** for the ICTs and associated bays to be paid by the concerned bulk consumers (GNA/GNARE grantees).

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### **4. COMMISSION’S DECISION**
– After hearing both sides, the **Commission reserved the matter for order**.
– This means the Commission will **review the submissions and issue a written order at a later date**.

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### **5. KEY ISSUES FOR DECISION**
1. **Grant of Transmission Licence:** Whether to grant the licence to PTL immediately or wait for bulk consumers to deposit their share.
2. **Bulk Consumer Contribution:** Status and timeline for payment of costs related to ICTs and bays.
3. **Project Commencement:** PTL’s inability to start work without the licence.
4. **Separation of Issues:** Whether the licence grant and payment compliance can be dealt with separately.

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