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## **1. Overview**
This document is a **public notice/circular** issued by the **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)**. It announces the **proposal to amend** the existing **Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2005** (referred to as the “Principal Regulations”). The amendment is titled **”Draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025″**.

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## **2. Legal Authority**
The amendment is proposed in exercise of powers conferred under:
– **Section 39** of the Electricity Act, 2003
– **Section 40** of the Electricity Act, 2003
– **Section 42** of the Electricity Act, 2003
– **Section 181** of the Electricity Act, 2003

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## **3. Availability of Draft Regulations**
– The **draft amendment regulations** are available on the **DERC website**: **[www.derc.gov.in](http://www.derc.gov.in)**

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## **4. Invitation for Stakeholder Feedback**
– **Stakeholders** (including consumers, generators, distribution companies, traders, etc.) are invited to submit:
– **Suggestions**
– **Comments**
– **Objections**
– **Submission Deadline**: **12 February 2026, by 5:00 PM**
– **Submission Methods**:
1. **By Post**: To the **Secretary, DERC** at the Commission’s address.
2. **By Email**: **[secyderc@nic.in](mailto:secyderc@nic.in)**

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## **5. Issuance Details**
– **Date of Circular**: **23 January 2026**
– **Issued By**: **Joint Director (PS&E)**, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission

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## **6. Key Implications**
– **Regulatory Update**: This amendment aims to revise the open access terms and conditions in Delhi’s electricity sector, potentially impacting **power generators, distribution licensees, consumers, and traders**.
– **Public Consultation**: DERC is following a **transparent, consultative process** by inviting stakeholder feedback before finalizing the regulations.
– **Next Steps**: After the feedback period, DERC will review the inputs and issue the final amended regulations.

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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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## **1. Overview**
This document is a **Record of Proceedings (ROP)** from a hearing before a **regulatory commission** (likely the **Electricity Regulatory Commission**). The hearing pertains to **Petition No. 20 of 2024**, involving **DTL (presumably Delhi Transco Limited or a similar utility)**. The proceedings were held on **20 January 2026**, and the order was issued on the same day.

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## **2. Key Participants**
– **Mr. Deepak Soni, DGM (C&RA)** – Representative of DTL
– **Members of the Commission**:
– Shri Surender Babbar (Member)
– Shri Ram Naresh Singh (Member)

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## **3. Submissions by DTL (Mr. Deepak Soni)**
1. **Filing of Accounts for FY 2022-23**:
– DTL committed to filing its **financial accounts for FY 2022-23** before the Commission **within 7 days**.
– However, due to **administrative reasons**, these accounts will be submitted **provisionally** – **without an audited report**.
– The provisional accounts will be **signed and authenticated by the General Manager (Finance)** of DTL, under the authority of the **Managing Director**.

2. **Ratification/Authorization by Board**:
– Mr. Soni assured that the **ratification/authorization by the Board of Directors** of DTL for the Managing Director’s action will be placed on record **in due course**.

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## **4. Commission’s Directions & Observations**
1. **Consideration of True-up Petition**:
– The Commission agreed to consider the **True-up Petition** based on the **provisional accounts authenticated by the General Manager (Finance)**.
– However, the **True-up Order will remain provisional** since **audited accounts are not yet available**.

2. **Finalization Post Audited Accounts**:
– Once DTL submits the **final audited accounts**, the True-up will be **taken up again for finalization**.

3. **Provision of Additional Details**:
– DTL officers must provide **additional details and clarifications** if required by the Commission during the examination of the petition.

4. **Order Reserved**:
– The Commission **reserved its order** for a later date.

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## **5. Implications & Key Takeaways**
– **Provisional Approval**: The Commission is allowing a **temporary, conditional approval** of the True-up Petition due to delays in audit.
– **Timeline**: DTL must file provisional accounts within **7 days** from 20.01.2026.
– **Future Compliance**: DTL must later submit **audited accounts** and **Board ratification** for finalization of the True-up.
– **Regulatory Flexibility**: The Commission is demonstrating a pragmatic approach, balancing regulatory compliance with practical administrative constraints.

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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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### **1. PARTIES PRESENT**
– **Representative of DTL (Petitioner):** Mr. Deepak Soni, DGM (C&RA) Division.

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### **2. KEY SUBMISSIONS BY DTL**
1. **Accounts for FY 2022-23** will be filed with the Commission **within 7 days**.
2. Due to **administrative reasons**, the accounts will be submitted **provisionally**—without an audited report.
3. The accounts will be **signed and authenticated by the General Manager (Finance) of DTL**, under the authority of the Managing Director.
4. **Ratification/authorization** by the Board of Directors of the Managing Director’s approval will be placed on record **in due course**.

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### **3. COMMISSION’S DIRECTIONS & OBSERVATIONS**
1. The **True-up Petition** will be considered based on the **approval/authentication by the General Manager (Finance)** of DTL.
2. However, the **True-up Order will remain provisional** until audited accounts are submitted.
3. Once DTL submits the **audited accounts**, the True-up will be **revisited for finalization**.
4. DTL officers will provide **additional details and clarifications** as required by the Commission.
5. **Order is reserved** (to be issued later).

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### **4. NEXT STEPS & IMPLICATIONS**
– DTL must submit provisional FY 2022-23 accounts within **7 days**.
– The True-up process will proceed on a **provisional basis** pending final audited accounts.
– DTL must later submit **audited accounts** and **Board ratification** for final True-up determination.
– The Commission retains the right to seek further clarifications.

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### **1. PETITION DETAILS**
– **Petitioner:** Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
– **Legal Basis:** Petition filed under **Section 63** and **Section 86(1)(b)** of the Electricity Act, 2003.
– **Purpose:**
– Approval for **procurement of power on a Short-Term Basis** through a **Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding Process**.
– Adoption of **discovered tariff** and approval of **draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)**.
– **Reason for Procurement:** To ensure sufficient power availability during the **summer peak period** from **16.05.2026 to 30.06.2026**.
– **Guidelines Followed:** Ministry of Power’s Guidelines for Short-Term Procurement of Power by Distribution Licensees (as amended).

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### **2. HEARING & ORDER**
– **Bench:** Sh. Ram Naresh Singh (Member) and Sh. Surender Babbar (Member).
– **Representation:** Petitioner represented by Senior Advocate Buddy Ranganadhan and other counsels.
– **Proceedings:**
– Petition **admitted**.
– Commission may seek clarifications from the Petitioner, which must be provided.
– **Next Hearing Date:** Listed for **27.01.2026**.

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### **3. KEY TAKEAWAYS**
– The Commission has **admitted the petition** for consideration.
– The case will proceed with possible clarifications and further hearing on **27.01.2026**.
– The outcome will determine whether Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. can proceed with short-term power procurement via competitive bidding for the specified summer period.

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