**Executive Summary**
This office memorandum, issued by the Ministry of Power on September 8, 2025, extends the validity of the Conciliation Committee of Independent Experts (CCIEs) panel. The CCIEs are responsible for resolving contractual disputes related to projects implemented by Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and Statutory Bodies under the Ministry's administrative control. The extension is effective from September 22, 2025, for a period of six months, or until a fresh CCIE panel is constituted, whichever is earlier.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Background:**
* A conciliation mechanism for settling contractual disputes in CPSU/Statutory Body contracts under the Ministry of Power was introduced via OM No. 11/22/2021-Th.II dated 29.12.2021 and subsequent amendment dated 29.04.2022.
* Three CCIEs were constituted on 22.03.2022, with additional members empaneled on 03.05.2022 and 23.11.2023.
* The validity of the 3 CCIEs had been extended previously until 22.03.2025.
* **Extension of Tenure:**
* The tenure of the three CCIEs is extended for a further six months, effective from 22.09.2025.
* The extension lasts until a fresh CCIE panel is constituted, if that occurs sooner.
* **Operational Guidelines:**
* The CCIEs will continue to function according to the Standard Operating Procedure outlined in OM No. 11/22/2021-Th.II dated 29.12.2021.
* Existing terms and conditions for engagement of CCIE members will still apply.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Members of the CCIEs**
* **Impact:** Their tenure is extended, allowing them to continue resolving contractual disputes.
* **Action Required:** Continue performing duties as per the existing Standard Operating Procedure and terms of engagement.
**Stakeholder: CPSUs and Statutory Bodies under Ministry of Power**
* **Impact:** Continued access to the CCIEs for resolution of contractual disputes.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action, but they should be aware of the extended validity period.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Power**
* **Impact:** Ensures continued operation of the conciliation mechanism for dispute resolution.
* **Action Required:** Note the extension and potentially begin planning for the constitution of a fresh CCIE panel.
**Stakeholder: NIC Cell, MoP**
* **Impact:** To ensure wide dissemination of the extension to concerned parties.
* **Action Required:** Publish the Office Memorandum on the Ministry of Power's website.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Power: The central government ministry responsible for power sector policies and administration in India.
Conciliation Committee of Independent Experts (CCIE): A panel of experts established to resolve contractual disputes in projects implemented by CPSUs and Statutory Bodies under the Ministry of Power.
F. No. 1 5-1 41912021 -H)l
Government of lndia
Ministry of Power
Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi l\,larg
New Delhi, 08th September, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Conciliation Committee of lndependent Experts (CCIE) for resolution
of contractual disputes in respect of the projects implemented by CPSUS /
Statutory Bodies under administrative control of Ministry of Powor -
Extension of Validity of the panel of CCIES -reg.
This Ministry vide oM No. 1112212021-rh.ll dated 29.'12.2021 and
subsequent amendment dated 25.O4.2022 introduced a conciliation mechanism for
settlement of contractual disputes in contracts of CPSUS /Statutory Bodies under
lvlinistry of Power executing power projects.
2.
In referenc€ to the above-mentioned OMs, three number of CCIES were
constituted on 22.03.2022, one member as coal mining expert was empaneled on
03.05.2022 and Shri L. C. Goyal, IAS (Retd.) was empaneled in the CCIE-3 in
place of Shri P. S. Kharola on 23.11.2023.
3.
ln terms of para 3.1 of OM No. '1112212021-fh.ll daled 29.12.2021 and vide
OM No. 15-1419/2021-H-ll dated 04.O3.2025, the validity of 3 CCIEs had been
extended for a period of 6 months w.e.l. 22.03.2025.
4.
Now, with the approval of the competent authority, the tenure of the three
CCIES is hereby extended for a further period of six months w.e.1.22.09.2025, ot
until the constitution of a fresh CCIE panel, whichever is earlier.
5.
The aforementioned CCIEs shall continue to function as per the Standard
Operating Procedure enumerated in the OM No.'1112212021-Th.ll daled
29j22021. Moreover, other terms & conditions of the engagement of above
Members of CCIES shall also be governed by the aforesaid OM.
This issues with the approval of Hon'ble Minister of Power.
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(Santosh Kumar)
Director
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To
1. Chairperson, CEA
2. Members of the CClEs.
3, CMDS-PGCIL, REC, PFC, NTPC, NHPC, SJVN, THDC. NEEPCO. POSOCO
4. Chairman-BBMB, DVC
Copy to
'1. PS to Hon'ble Nlinister of Power
S to Hon'ble MoS for Power
3.PPS to Secretary (Power)4. PPS to AS(SN)/Sr. PPS to AS (PS)
5. All PPS/PS to Joint Secretaries of the Ministry of Power.
Copy also to:
ln-charge. NIC Cell, MoP with request to publish the OM on the website of Ministry
of Power
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