## Report on the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Payment of Fees Third Amendment Regulations, 2022
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Payment of Fees Third Amendment Regulations, 2022, based on the official notification. This amendment revises existing regulations concerning the payment of fees to the CERC. Key changes include alterations to the submission timelines for audited statements of annual transmission charges, the introduction of an annual registration charge for OTC Platforms, specifications regarding the mode of fee payment, and revisions to the form used for submitting payment details. These amendments aim to streamline fee payment processes and incorporate new entities under the fee structure.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Payment of Fees Third Amendment Regulations, 2022, as published in the Gazette of India. The purpose of this report is to inform stakeholders about the specific changes introduced by this amendment, their implications, and related implementation aspects. This analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document is an amendment to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Payment of Fees Regulations, 2012 (referred to as the Principal Regulations).
The core objective of this amendment, as inferred from the text, is to:
* Update and refine the existing fee payment structure and processes within the electricity regulatory framework.
* Incorporate Over-the-Counter (OTC) Platforms registered under the CERC Power Market Regulations, 2020, into the fee structure.
* Specify acceptable modes of fee payment and streamline reporting requirements.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment likely addresses the need to update the fee payment regulations to reflect changes in the electricity market landscape and to improve the efficiency and transparency of the fee payment process. The specific amendment to include OTC Platforms suggests a move to incorporate newly regulated entities into the existing fee structure. The modifications to submission timelines and payment modes suggest a desire for improved administrative efficiency and compliance.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment:
* **Amendment to Regulation 7 (Transmission Licensees):**
* **Original Policy Part Changed:** Proviso under clause 1 of Regulation 7.
* **New Provision:** Transmission licensees (including deemed licensees) must furnish the audited statement of annual transmission charges by July 15th of each year, including details of annual transmission charges determined by the Commission, amount/charges for transmission services during the preceding financial year and the audited certificate of the license fee payable during the corresponding financial year. It excludes reimbursement of licence fees and charges for services other than transmission services. Any differential licence fee payable must also be deposited by July 15th of each year.
* **Effect of Change:** This change standardizes the reporting deadline for transmission licensees, emphasizing the inclusion of specific financial details and the exclusion of certain reimbursements. It clarifies the financial reporting requirements for this specific aspect of the industry.
* **Insertion of Regulation 8A (OTC Platforms):**
* **Original Policy Part Changed:** A new regulation is added.
* **New Provision:** OTC Platforms registered under Regulation 40 of the CERC Power Market Regulations, 2020, must pay an annual registration charge of Rupees two lakhs by April 30th of each year.
* **Effect of Change:** This change introduces a new fee for OTC Platforms, bringing them under the regulatory fee structure. This suggests an expansion of CERC's oversight and revenue collection to include these entities.
* **Amendment to Regulation 12 (Mode of Payment):**
* **Original Policy Part Changed:** Regulation 12 in its entirety.
* **New Provision:** All fees, including late payment surcharges, must be paid through the Commission's e-filing portal via net banking, debit card, credit card, or any other allowed means. Persons making fee payments must submit remittance details on the e-filing portal using Form I within three days of payment.
* **Effect of Change:** This change mandates electronic payment methods and introduces a reporting requirement via the e-filing portal. This aims to promote transparency, efficiency, and traceability in fee payments.
* **Amendment in Form I:**
* **Original Policy Part Changed:** Entire Form I of the Principal Regulations.
* **New Provision:** Form I is updated with specific fields, including details of generation and transmission assets, application fees, license fees, registration charges for Power Exchange/OTC Platforms, and remittance details. Fields 1 to 3 and 16 are mandatory.
* **Effect of Change:** The revised form standardizes the information required for fee payment submissions, ensuring comprehensive data collection and facilitating efficient processing by the CERC.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders affected by these amendments are:
* Transmission licensees (including deemed transmission licensees).
* Over-the-Counter (OTC) Platforms registered under Regulation 40 of the CERC Power Market Regulations, 2020.
* Any individual or entity required to pay fees to the CERC under the existing regulations.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the responsible body for implementing and enforcing these amendments.
* **Timelines:**
* Transmission licensees: Audited statements due by July 15th each year.
* OTC Platforms: Annual registration charge due by April 30th each year.
* Fee payers: Remittance details to be submitted via e-filing portal within three days of payment.
* **Procedures:** Fees must be paid electronically through the CERC's e-filing portal, and payment details must be submitted via the updated Form I.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these amendments are:
* Improved accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting from transmission licensees.
* Formal inclusion of OTC Platforms within the CERC's fee structure, contributing to regulatory oversight and revenue collection.
* Enhanced transparency and efficiency of fee payment processes through mandatory electronic payments and standardized reporting.
* Streamlined administration and reduced processing time for fee payments by the CERC.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Payment of Fees Third Amendment Regulations, 2022, introduces targeted changes to the existing fee structure and payment procedures. These amendments are designed to enhance efficiency, incorporate new market participants, and promote transparency in the electricity regulatory framework. Transmission licensees and OTC Platforms registered are directly impacted by these specific changes, with the CERC taking the lead in implementing and enforcing these new regulations. These amendments represent a significant update to the framework governing fee payments within the electricity sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission: A regulatory body that amends the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Payment of Fees Regulations, 2012.
Electricity Act, 2003: The Act under which the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission exercises its powers.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Payment of Fees Regulations, 2012: The regulations being amended by this notification.
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Payment of Fees Third Amendment Regulations, 2022: The title of the new regulations.
New Delhi: Location where the amendment was issued.
Power Market Regulations, 2020: Regulations under which OTC Platforms are registered.
OTC Platform: Over The Counter Platform registered under Regulation 40 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Power Market Regulations, 2020
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CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
AMENDMENT
New Delhi, the 17th March, 2022
No. L-1/02/2022-CERC.—In exercise of powers conferred under clause (g) of subsection (1) of
Section 79 read with Section 178 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), and all other powers enabling it
in this behalf, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following regulations to
amend the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Payment of Fees) Regulations, 2012 (hereinafter
referred to as “the Principal Regulations”), namely:
1. Short title and commencement
(1) These regulations may be called the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Payment
of Fees) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2022.
(2) These regulations shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette.
2. Amendment to Regulation 7 of the Principal Regulations
(a) The proviso under clause (1) of Regulation 7 of the Principal Regulations shall be substituted as
under:
“Provided that the transmission licensee including the deemed transmission licensee shall
furnish, by 15th July of each year, the audited statement of annual transmission charges for
preceding financial year which shall include the annual transmission charges determined by the
Commission and the amount or charges for transmission services of the preceding financial year
along with the audited certificate of the licence fee payable during the corresponding financial year.
While providing such details, the amount received as reimbursement of licence fees and amount or
charges received for services other than transmission services shall not be included. The differential
licence fee payable, if any, shall be deposited by 15th July of each year.”
3. Insertion of Regulation 8(A)to the Principal Regulations
(a) Regulation 8(A) shall be added after Regulation 8 of the Principal Regulations as under:
“8(A). An OTC Platform registered under Regulation 40of the Central Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Power Market) Regulations, 2020 shall pay Rupees two lakhs towards annual registration
charge by 30th April of each year.”
4. Amendment to Regulation 12 of the Principal Regulations
(a) Regulation 12 of the Principal Regulations shall be substituted as under:6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
“12. Mode of payment of fees
(1) All fees payable under these regulations, including late payment surcharge, shall be paid only
through the e-filing portal of the Commission, via payment gateway using net banking, debit
card, credit card or any other means allowed.
(2) Persons making payment of fees in accordance with these regulations shall submit the details of
remittance on the e-filing portal of the Commission asper Form-I to these regulations, within
three days of making such payment.”
5. Amendment in Form I of the Principal Regulations
(a) Form I of the Principal Regulations shall be substituted as under:
Form-I
Particulars
1. Name of the Petitioner/Applicant
2. Address of the Petitioner/Applicant
3. Subject Matter
4. Petition No., or Application No, if any
5. Details of generation assets
(a) Generating station/units
(b) Capacity in MW
(c) Date of commercial operation
(d) Period for which fee paid
(e) Amount of fee paid
(f) Surcharge, if any
6. Details of transmission assets
(a) Transmission line and sub-stations
(b) Date of commercial operation
(c) Period for which fee paid
(d) Amount of fee paid
(e) Surcharge, if any
7. Fee paid for Adoption of tariff for
(a) Generation asset
(b) Transmission asset
8. Application fee for licence
(a) Trading licence
(b) Transmission licence
(c) Period for which paid
(d) Amount of fee paid
9. Fees paid for Miscellaneous Petition
10. Fees paid for Interlocutory Application[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
11.Fees paid for Regulatory Compliance Petition
12.Fees paid for Review Application
13. Licence fees for inter-State Trading
(a) Category
(b)Period
(c) Amount of fee paid
(d)Surcharge, if any
14. Licence fees for inter-State Transmission
(a) Expected/Actual transmission charge
(b)Period
(c) Amount of fee calculated as a percentage of transmission
charge.
(d)Surcharge, if any
15. Annual Registration Charge for Power
Exchange/OTC Platform
(a) Period
(b)Amount of turnover
(c) Fee paid
(d)Surcharge, if any
16. Details of fee remitted
(a) Transaction id, Reference no./Payment id
(b)Date of remittance
(c) Amount remitted
Note: While Sl.No.1 to Sl. No.3 and Sl. No.16 are compulsory, the rest may be filled up as
applicable
Signature of the authorized signatory
With date
SUSHANTA K. CHATTERJEE, Chief (Regulatory Affair)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./704/2021-22]
Note: 1. Principal Regulations were published on 30.3.2012 in Part III, Section 4 of the Gazette of India
(Extraordinary) No 79.
2. First amendment to the Principal Regulations 3 were published on 22.6.2017 in Part III, Section
4 of the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) No 246.
3. Second amendment to the Principal Regulations were published on 13.04.2020 in Part III,
Section 4 of the Gazette of India (extraordinary) No. 462.
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