Case Summary – PGCIL Tariff Petitions (Odisha Phase-II & Barh Systems)
Forum: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
Date of Hearing: 26 August 2025
Coram:
- Shri Jishnu Barua, Chairperson
- Shri Ramesh Babu V., Member
- Shri Harish Dudani, Member
- Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, Member
Petitions Covered
- 189/TT/2025 – True-up (2019–24) and tariff determination (2024–29) for transmission assets under “POWERGRID work associated with common transmission system for Phase-II Generation Projects in Odisha” (Eastern Region)
- 378/TT/2025 – True-up (2019–24) and tariff determination (2024–29) for transmission assets under “Barh Transmission System” (Northern, Eastern & Western Regions)
Petitioner: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
Respondents: BSPHCL and other regional beneficiaries
Proceedings
In Petition 189/TT/2025:
- PGCIL submitted that, in view of the Commission’s earlier order (94/TT/2024, dated 25.10.2024), re-conductoring works must be claimed as Additional Capitalisation under the original project.
- They sought amendment to include re-conductoring of Asset-1(i) (LILO of both circuits of 400 kV D/c Rourkela–Raigarh 2nd line with 4 × 400 kV bays at Jharsuguda GIS).
In Petition 378/TT/2025:
- PGCIL sought amendment to include Additional Capitalisation and corresponding de-capitalisation related to SCADA upgradation at Ballia and Bhiwadi HVDC stations.
Commission’s Directions
- Allowed amendment of both petitions (subject to exceptions)
- PGCIL to file amended petitions within 2 weeks, with advance copy to respondents
- Respondents to file replies within 2 weeks of receipt; PGCIL may file rejoinder within 1 week thereafter
- Matters to be listed for hearing on 21 October 2025
Outcome
- Type of Order: Procedural (Record of Proceedings)
- Effect: Petitions admitted but required to be amended (189/TT – reconductoring; 378/TT – SCADA ACE & de-capitalisation)
- Status: Adjourned; pending amended petitions and replies
