Case Summary – PGCIL (SCADA/RTU Upgradation and OPGW Strengthening in Eastern Region)
Forum: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), New Delhi
Petition No.: 265/TT/2025
Date of Hearing: 19 August 2025
Coram: Jishnu Barua (Chairperson), Ramesh Babu V. (Member), Harish Dudani (Member), Ravinder Singh Dhillon (Member)
1. Case Background
- Petitioner: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
- Respondents: BSPHCL and five other beneficiaries
- Subject: Determination of transmission tariff (COD – 31.03.2024) for assets under “Upgradation of SCADA/RTUs/SAS in Central Sector Stations and Strengthening of OPGW Network” in the Eastern Region
2. Proceedings
- Counsel for PGCIL submitted that the Commission had earlier (29.05.2025) allowed filing of an amended petition, which has now been filed.
- Sought approval of tariff claims as per the amended petition.
3. Commission’s Directions
PGCIL to file, on affidavit, within two weeks:
- Revised Auditor’s Certificate including details of notional IDC
- Liability Flow Statement of transmission assets
- Details of Liquidated Damages (LD) recovered during commissioning and their adjustment
- Confirmation whether all transmission assets under the scheme have been completed and covered in this petition
Respondents: To file replies within two weeks.
PGCIL: May file rejoinder within one week thereafter.
4. Outcome
- Type of Order: Procedural (Record of Proceedings)
- Effect: Petition admitted in amended form; order reserved subject to compliance
- Status: Pending submission of revised certificates, liability data, LD details, and confirmation of asset completion
