Miscellaneous Orders 2023
07.12.2023
In the matter of:Regulation 5 ‘Complaint Handling Procedures’ of UERC (Standards of Performance) Regulations, 2022 in accordance with Clause 23.4 of the Distribution and Retail Supply Licence by the Distribution Licensee (UPCL).
And
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited. (UPCL)
02.11.2023
In the matter of:Suo-moto proceedings initiated by the Commission in the matter of representation made by M/s Himalaya Hydro Private Ltd. (M/s HHPL) relating to amendment in Regulation 6.2(22) of the UERC (State Grid Code) Regulations, 2016.
01.11.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking permission for categorisation of Small Solar off grid Irritation pump system having capacity of 2 kW to 10 kW under ‘Grid Interactive small solar PV plants (GSPV)’ and to determine the tariff as per RE Regulations, 2023.
AND
In the matter of:
Department of Minor Irrigation, GoUK
...........Petitioner
&
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)
...........Respondent
31.10.2023
In the matter of:Miscellaneous Petition challenging the Regulation No. 6.1 of the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (The Electricity Supply Code, Release of New Connections and Related Matters) Regulation, 2020, on the ground of the same being ultra-vires the mandatory provision of Section 56(1) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the retrospective implication of the same, being used by UPCL in treating the Bill as a Bill cum Disconnection notice.
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Uttaranchal Iron & Ispat Ltd., (Furnace Division), Plot No. 5, 6 & 7, Industrial Area, Jashodharpur, Kotdwar, District Pauri Garhwal
...........Petitioner
&
Managing Director, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL), VCV Gabar Singh Urja Bhawan, Kanwali Road, Dehradun ...........Respondent
31.10.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking approval of capital investment for Supply Installation Testing & Commissioning (SITC) of Generator Transformer (75 MVA, 11/220 KV) with all accessories including dismantling of existing transformer at 4 x 60 MW Chibro Powerhouse under Section 61 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with the relevant regulations and guidelines of the Commission.
And
In the matter of:
Managing Director, UJVN Limited, “UJJWAL”, Maharani Bagh, GMS Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
31.10.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval on the Power Usage Agreement signed between UPCL and M/s SJVN Green Energy Limited.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
M/s SJVN Green Energy Ltd. ...........Respondent
31.10.2023
In the matter of:Application for recovery of Additional Security Deposits against credit sale of electricity in installments from the consumers.
And
In the matter of:
Managing Director, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd., Victoria Cross Vijeta Gabar Singh Urja Bhawan, Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
19.10.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval of the Commission for the investment on the project "REVAMPED DISTRIBUTION SECTOR SCHEME" of Ministry of Power, Govt. of India in Uttarakhand to improve the quality, reliability and affordability of power supply to consumers through a financially sustainable and operationally efficient Distribution Sector by Reducing the AT&C losses to 12-15% and ACS-ARR gap to zero by 2024-25. Prepaid Smart Metering, Distribution System Strengthening/Modernization Works and other works as per scheme guidelines will also be covered under this scheme.
In the matter of:
Managing Director,
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.,
Victoria Cross Vijeyta Gabar Singh Bhawan,
Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
19.10.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval for the investment on the works for “Distribution Component of Uttarakhand Transmission Strengthening & Distribution Improvement Programme (UTSDIP)” of EAP (Externally Aided Project) funded from ADB (Asian Development Bank).
AND
In the matter of:
Supplementary Petition for seeking approval for the investment on the works for “Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power Sector Development Project (UCRPSDP)” of EAP (Externally Aided Project) funded from ADB (Asian Development Bank).
In the matter of:
Managing Director,
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.,
Victoria Cross Vijeyta Gabar Singh Bhawan,
Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
17.10.2023
In the matter of:Petition to review/reconsider the Commission’s Order dated 16.08.2023 on the Suo-moto proceedings in the matter of request for seeking approval of revised payment terms for release of gas payments for M/s Gama Infraprop Private Ltd. and M/s Sravanthi Energy Private Ltd.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Gama Infraprop Private Ltd.
M/s Sravanthi Energy Private Ltd.
...........Respondent
17.10.2023
In the matter of:Petition under Section 86 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with the order dated 20.06.2023 Hon’ble High Court in WPMS 1829/2021, seeking for appropriate directions from the Commission to amend the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Intra-State Open Access) Regulations, 2015.
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Bhilangana Hydro Power Limited.
...........Petitioner
&
In the matter of:
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (PTCUL).
...........Respondent
16.10.2023
In the matter of:1. Petition under Section 86(1) (e) and 86(1) (f) claiming deemed generation in respect of 12.6 MW Sarju II Smal Hydro Power Project of Uttar Bharat Hydro Power Private Limited.
2. Petition under Section 86(1) (e) and 86(1) (f) claiming deemed generation in respect of 10.5 MW Sarju III Smal Hydro Power Project of Uttar Bharat Hydro Power Private Limited.
In the matter of:
M/s Uttar Bharat Hydro Power (P) Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)
...........Respondent
09.10.2023
In the matter of:Suo-moto proceedings in the matter of removal of difficulties under UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Source and non-fossil fuel based Co-generation Stations) Regulations, 2023.
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25.09.2023
In the matter of:Suo-moto proceedings in the matter of provision of Green Power Tariff at Airport Authority of India’s Airports in Uttarakhand.
AND
Suo-moto proceedings in the matter of billing of PTW consumers.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Respondent
25.09.2023
In the matter of:Determination of additional surcharge in accordance with the provisions of UERC (Terms and Conditions of intra–State Open Access) Regulations, 2015 to meet the fixed cost of UPCL arising out of its obligation to supply electricity to the open access consumers for the period October 2023 to March 2024.
AND
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited. (UPCL)
...........Petitioner
15.09.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval of the Draft Power Purchase Agreement between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited and UJVN Limited for Madhyamaheshwar Small Hydro Plant (3x5 MW).
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
UJVN Ltd.
...........Respondent
15.09.2023
Petition seeking adjustment of tariff for Tanga Small Hydro Power Project (5 MW) of M/s Himalaya Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. due to additional capital expenditure necessitated due to the catastrophic damage caused to the plant, as per Section 61 and 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 14(7) of UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil fuel based Co-generating Stations) Regulation, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Petition seeking adjustment of tariff for Motighat Small Hydro Power Project (5 MW) of M/s Himalaya Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. due to additional capital expenditure necessitated due to the catastrophic damage caused to the plant, as per Section 61 and 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 14(7) of UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil fuel based Co-generating Stations) Regulation, 2018 as amended from time to time.
In the matter of:
M/s Himalaya Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Respondent
05.09.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking approval of capital investment for Supply Installation Testing and Commissioning (SITC) of 220kV XLPE Armoured Power Cable with all accessories including dismantling of existing oil filled cable at Chibro Powerhouse under Section 61 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with the relevant regulations and guidelines of the Commission.
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, UJVN Limited, “UJJWAL”, Maharani Bagh, GMS Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
05.09.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval for the investment on the project covering the construction of 01 no. new 33/11 kV Substation alongwith its associated 33 kV and 11 kV line at Sarkada Sitarganj (U.S. Nagar).
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd., Victoria Cross Vijeyta Gabar Singh Bhawan, Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
01.09.2023
In the matter of:Petition under Section 62 and 84 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with Regulation 50(6) of the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Multi Year Tariff) Regulations, 2018 & 2021 for recovery of under recovered energy charges due to shortfall in energy generation for reasons beyond the control of generating station during the FY 2020-21, FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 in respect of Budhil Hydro Power Project (BHEP).
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Greenko Budhil Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Respondent
01.09.2023
In the matter of:Investment Approval for “Increasing Capacity of 132 kV Substation Bazpur from 1x80+1X40 MVA to 2x80 MVA and of 132 kV Substation Ramnagar from (1x20+1x40) MVA to 2x40 MVA”.
AND
In the matter of:
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited. (PTCUL)
...........Petitioner
16.08.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking to allow approximate cumulative capacity of 246.5 MW to be allotted to eligible applicants against ground mounted solar power plants having capacity size of 20/25/50/100/ 200 kW under the scheme Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojna at prefixed tariff of Rs. 4.49/kWh OR as per the gross generic tariff for Solar PV plants decided by the Commission for FY 2023-24 whichever is higher and subsequently fix such gross tariff for a tariff period of three years.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Respondent
16.08.2023
In the matter of:Suo-moto proceedings in the matter of request for seeking approval of revised payment terms for release of gas payments.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
M/s Sravanthi Energy Pvt. Ltd.
M/s Gama Infraprop (P) Ltd.
...........Respondents
14.08.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval of the Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA) to be charged from the consumers for the period from 01.07.2023 to 30.09.2023.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
21.06.2023
Application seeking approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited and UJVN Ltd. for 6.25 MW Canal Bank Ground Mounted Solar PV Plant at Dhalipur HEP, Uttarakhand.
Application seeking approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited and UJVN Ltd. for 9.50 MW Canal Bank Ground Mounted Solar PV Plant at Kulhal HEP, Uttarakhand.
Application seeking approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited and UJVN Ltd. for 1.25 MW Canal Bank Ground Mounted Solar PV Plant near Pashulok Barrage, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
UJVN Ltd.
...........Respondent
05.06.2023
In the matter of:Petition for seeking approval for the investment on the following projects:
(a) Construction of 33 kV line from Generator’s Switching Station at VillageDuguda, Ranikhet (Almora) to 132/33 kV Substation Naini (Ranikhet) and 01 No. 33 kV "BAY" at 132/33 kV Substation Naini (Ranikhet) to evacuate Power Generated by 03 No. Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant.
(b) Construction of 33 kV line from generator’s Switching Station VillagePatlibagad to 132/33 kV Substation Syalidhar (Almora) to evacuate Power Generated by 06 No. Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants.
(c) Construction of 33/11 kV Substation alongwith its associated 33 kV line at Nakot, Tehri (Garhwal)..
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd., Victoria Cross Vijeta Gabar Singh Urja Bhawan, Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
12.05.2023
Application seeking prior approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement for procurement of power between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. and M/s Adani Enterprises Ltd. under a Short-Term Power Purchase Agreement.
Application seeking prior approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement for procurement of power between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd and M/s Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. under a Short-Term Power Purchase Agreement.
Application seeking prior approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement for short term between Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd and M/s Ambitious Power Trading Company Ltd. under a Short-Term Power Purchase Agreement.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Adani Enterprises Ltd.
M/s Tata Power Trading Company Ltd.
M/s Ambitious Power Trading Company Ltd.
...........Respondent
09.05.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking amendment in the UERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Multi Year Tariff) Regulations, 2021 in compliance of the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)
...........Petitioner
28.04.2023
In the matter of:Show Cause Notice-cum-Notice for Personal Hearing under Section 142 read with Section 149 of The Electricity Act, 2003, in the matter of non-compliance to Commission’s Orders/directions with regard to delay in commissioning of 220 kV Baram Sub-station and its associated line.
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (PTCUL
...........Respondent
25.04.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking approval of capital investment for protection works in upstream and downstream side at Bin Super Passage of Chilla Power Channel.
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, UJVN Limited, “UJJWAL”, Maharani Bagh, GMS Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
12.04.2023
In the matter of:Investment approval for DPR for 400/220 kV (2x315 MVA) GIS Substation Landhora and its associated lines for inclusion in the Transmission Project of PTCUL Transmission Plan under UTSDIP Scheme under ADB Funding in place of 400/220 kV AIS Substation Landhora and its associated lines.
AND
In the matter of:
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL). Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
12.04.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking approval of capital investment for procurement of one number 132/11 kV 20 MVA Generator Transformer for Dhalipur Powerhouse.
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, UJVN Limited, “UJJWAL”, Maharani Bagh, GMS Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
12.04.2023
In the matter of:Petition for approval of capital investment on refurbishment of damaged Power Channel from Dakpathar Silt Ejector to intake of Dhalipur Power House.
AND
In the matter of:
Managing Director, UJVN Limited, “UJJWAL”, Maharani Bagh, GMS Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
03.04.2023
In the matter of:Determination of additional surcharge in accordance with the provisions of UERC (Terms and Conditions of intra–State Open Access) Regulations, 2015 to meet the fixed cost of UPCL arising out of its obligation to supply electricity to the open access consumers for the period April 2023 to September 2023.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited. (UPCL)
...........Petitioner
03.04.2023
In the matter of:Approval of revised DPR for Construction of Separate Building for SLDC at 132 KV Substation, Majra Campus, Dehradun.
AND
In the matter of:
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL)
...........Petitioner
13.03.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval of the Commission for advance and return energy banking to M/s Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (through Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC)) under an Energy Banking Agreement with Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd.
...........Respondent
03.03.2023
In the matter of:Petition seeking prior approval of the Commission for Advance & Return energy Banking to M/s Arunachal Pradesh Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. under an Energy Banking Agreement with Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
&
In the matter of:
M/s Arunachal Pradesh Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
...........Respondent
01.03.2023
In the matter of:Review/Reconsideration petition filed under Regulation 54 of the UERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2014 for removal of difficulty and review of the Order dated 22.09.2021 passed by UERC in the matter of Hon’ble APTEL Order dated 02.03.2020 in Appeal No. 18 of 2016 pertaining to 22.5 MW SHP of M/s Swasti Power Ltd.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL), Victoria Cross Vijeta Gabar Singh Urja Bhawan, Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
&
In the matter of:
M/s Swasti Power Limited.
...........Respondent
20.02.2023
In the matter of:Miscellaneous Application filed by Shri Chandrakant Singh Rawat (Innovative Solutions) seeking deemed generation claims due to late connectivity of its 500 kW Solar Power Plant with the grid and loss of generation due to outages/interruptions of more than 50 hours in a year.
AND
In the matter of:
Mr. Chandrakant Singh Rawat (Innovative Solutions), 188/1 Vasant Vihar, opp. Electricity Office, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
&
In the matter of:
1. Managing Director, UPCL, Victoria Cross Vijeta Gabar Singh Bhawan, Kanwali Road, Dehradun.
2. Executive Engineer, Electricity Distribution Division, Bhagwanpur, UPCL, Haridwar.
...........Respondent
20.02.2023
In the matter of:Petition filed by UJVN Ltd. Under Section 86(1)(c), (e), (f) and (k) read with Section 30 of the Electricity Act 2003 and Regulations 41(1) of UERC (Tariff and Other Terms for Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources and non-fossil fuel based Co-generating Stations) Regulations, 2018 seeking permission of the Commission to connect the Petitioner’s Suringad (5 MW) small hydro plant from 33/11 Darati S/s of UPCL.
In the matter of:
Managing Director, UJVN Limited “UJJWAL”, Maharani Bag, GMS Road, Dehradun
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
1. Managing Director, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)
2. Managing Director, Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (PTCUL)
3. M/s Himalaya Hydro Private Limited.
...........Respondent
13.02.2023
In the matter of:Petition for prior approval of Additional Capital Works on Unit No. 1 of (3x66 MW) Ramganga HEP of UJVN Ltd. under Section 61 and 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with the relevant regulations and guidelines of the Commission.
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)
...........Petitioner
13.02.2023
In the matter of:Petition for relaxation in balance quantum of Renewable Purchase Obligation of FY 2021-22 not met to the tune of 25.61 MUs (Non-Solar) and 350.49 MUs (Solar) as per the provisions of UERC (Compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation) Regulations, 2010 and application seeking amendment in the said Regulation in the light of new order of Ministry of Power, GoI issued on dated 22.07.2022 read alongwith its Corrigendum dated 19.09.2022.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
...........Respondent
13.02.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking prior approval of the Commission on the Draft Power Purchase Agreement for short term between Uttarakhand Power Corp. Ltd. and M/s Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. (TPTC Ltd.) under an Energy Banking Agreement with Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Tata Power Trading Company Ltd.
...........Respondent
13.02.2023
In the matter of:Application seeking approval of the Fuel Charge Adjustment (FCA) to be charged from the consumers for the period from 01.01.2023 to 31.03.2023.
In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.
...........Petitioner
06.01.2023
In the matter of:Review/Reconsideration petition filed by Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd., seeking review of the order dated 14.10.2022 passed in the matter of Waiver of Supervision Charges for upgradation works of 220 kV D/C Mahuakhedaganj-Kashipur including LILO of SEPL by replacement of ACSR Zebra Conductor with high capacity ACCC Conductor to be executed by M/s SEPL as per Commission Order dated 05.03.2021.
AND
In the matter of:
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited
Registered Office: Vidyut Bhawan, Saharanpur Road, Dehradun.
...........Petitioner
AND
In the matter of:
M/s Sravanthi Energy Private Limited
Registered Office: 7th Floor, Block -B, Building Number 9, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase III, Gurugram - 122 002, Haryana, India.
...........Respondent