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 (3×5
MW).

In the matter of:
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd.

………..Petitioner

AND
In the matter of:
UJVN Ltd.

………..Respondent

15.09.2023

Petition No. 21 of 2022
In the matter of:
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 No. 22 of 2022

In the matter of:
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 1×80+1X40 MVA to 2×80 MVA and of 132 kV Substation Ramnagar from (1×20+1×40) MVA to 2×40 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

Petition No. 23 of 2023
In the matter of:

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.

Petition No. 24 of 2023
In the matter of:

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.
Petition No. 25 of 2023
In the matter of:

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

Petition No. 20 of 2023
In the matter of:
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.

Petition No. 21 of 2023
In the matter of:

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.

Petition No. 22 of 2023
In the matter of:

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 (2×315 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

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 (3×66 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