Summary:

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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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