Inviting comments/suggestions/objections on Draft DERC (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations β EQ
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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 βPrincipal Regulationsβ). The amendment is titled **βDraft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions of Open Access) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025β³**.
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## **2. Legal Authority**
The amendment is proposed in exercise of powers conferred under:
β **Section 39** of the Electricity Act, 2003
β **Section 40** of the Electricity Act, 2003
β **Section 42** of the Electricity Act, 2003
β **Section 181** of the Electricity Act, 2003
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## **3. Availability of Draft Regulations**
β 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**
β **Stakeholders** (including consumers, generators, distribution companies, traders, etc.) are invited to submit:
β **Suggestions**
β **Comments**
β **Objections**
β **Submission Deadline**: **12 February 2026, by 5:00 PM**
β **Submission Methods**:
1. **By Post**: To the **Secretary, DERC** at the Commissionβs address.
2. **By Email**: **[secyderc@nic.in](mailto:secyderc@nic.in)**
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## **5. Issuance Details**
β **Date of Circular**: **23 January 2026**
β **Issued By**: **Joint Director (PS&E)**, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
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## **6. Key Implications**
β **Regulatory Update**: This amendment aims to revise the open access terms and conditions in Delhiβs electricity sector, potentially impacting **power generators, distribution licensees, consumers, and traders**.
β **Public Consultation**: DERC is following a **transparent, consultative process** by inviting stakeholder feedback before finalizing the regulations.
β **Next Steps**: After the feedback period, DERC will review the inputs and issue the final amended regulations.
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