Summary:

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## **1. Overview**
This document is a **Record of Proceedings (ROP)** from a hearing before the **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)**. The hearing relates to **Review Petition No. 55 of 2025**, filed under **Section 94 of the Electricity Act, 2003**, along with relevant DERC regulations. The review petition seeks a **review of the Commission’s Order dated 19.07.2024** issued in **Petition No. 03/2022**.

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## **2. Parties Involved**
– **Petitioner**: **Government of NCT of Delhi**
– **Respondent**: **BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. (BRPL)**

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## **3. Coram (Bench)**
– **Sh. Ram Naresh Singh**, Member
– **Sh. Surender Babbar**, Member

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## **4. Appearance of Counsels**
### **For the Petitioner (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)**:
1. Ms. Swapna Seshadri, Learned Counsel
2. Ms. Harsha V. Rao, Learned Counsel
3. Ms. Aishwarya Subramani, Learned Counsel

### **For the Respondent (BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.)**:
1. Mr. Buddy Ranganadhan, Learned Senior Advocate
2. Mr. Amit Kapur, Learned Counsel
3. Mr. Rahul Kinra, Learned Counsel
4. Mr. Anupam Varma, Learned Counsel
5. Mr. Aditya Ajay, Learned Counsel
6. Mr. Adamya Ojha, Learned Counsel
7. Ms. Mahima Kaur, Learned Counsel

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## **5. Hearing Details**
– **Date of Hearing**: 20.01.2026
– **Date of Order**: 20.01.2026

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## **6. Proceedings & Order**
– The **Learned Counsels for both parties were heard in part**.
– The matter was **not concluded** and has been **adjourned**.
– **Next Date of Hearing**: **27.01.2026** for further hearing.

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## **7. Implications & Key Takeaways**
– **Nature of Proceeding**: This is a **review petition**, indicating that the petitioner (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) is seeking a reconsideration or modification of the earlier DERC order dated 19.07.2024.
– **Legal Framework**: The petition is filed under **Section 94 of the Electricity Act, 2003** and **Regulations 7(iv) & 57 of the DERC Comprehensive (Code of Conduct) Regulations, 2001**.
– **Adjournment**: The hearing is part-heard, suggesting that detailed arguments are being presented, requiring additional time.
– **Next Step**: The case will resume on **27.01.2026** for continued hearing.

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Summary:

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### **1. PETITION DETAILS**
– **Petitioner:** BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.
– **Legal Basis:** Filed under **Sections 86(1)(c), 86(1)(e), and 86(1)(k)** of the Electricity Act, 2003, read with:
– **Regulation 14** of the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014.
– **DERC (Peer-to-Peer Energy Transaction) Guidelines 2024.**
– **Nature:** Petition concerning a **pilot project** related to net metering and/or peer-to-peer energy transactions.

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### **2. HEARING & COMMISSION’S ORDER**
1. **Petition Admitted:** The Commission has **admitted the petition** for the pilot project.
2. **Jurisdictional Issue:** The Commission raised a question regarding its **jurisdiction over interstate transactions** (referenced in **Prayer C** of the petition).
3. **Additional Submissions:** The Petitioner’s Senior Counsel requested time to make additional submissions. The Commission directed:
– Petitioner to make **additional submissions by 27.01.2026** on the jurisdictional aspect.
– DERC officers may seek **additional clarifications** from the Petitioner in the meantime.
4. **Next Hearing:** Listed for **27.01.2026**.

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### **3. KEY IMPLICATIONS**
– The **pilot project petition is admitted**, but its scope—particularly concerning **interstate energy transactions**—remains subject to jurisdictional determination.
– The Commission’s final decision will depend on the **additional legal submissions** to be filed by the Petitioner.
– The case highlights the evolving regulatory landscape for **peer-to-peer energy trading** and **cross-state electricity transactions**.

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